In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis began a new series of catechesis on the theme of "Jesus Christ our Hope” in light of the upcoming Jubilee Year. He reflected on the Genealogy of Christ found in the Gospel of Matthew, recalling that "it is the chosen people, and those who inherit the legacy of faith from their forefathers, pass on to them faith in God." ...read more

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with the CND sisters and enjoy a special lunch of soup, pizza, salad, and dessert. While I was there, I thought it would be a great opportunity to ask the sisters about what they were looking forward to this Christmas. ...read more

On Sunday, December 15, Pope Francis is making a short trip to Ajaccio on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. ...read more

In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis concluded his series of catecheses on "the Spirit and the Bride." He said that "If the Church is a boat, the Holy Spirit is the sail that propels it and lets it advance on the sea of history, today as in the past!" ...read more

In this month of December, Pope Francis asks us to pray for pilgrims of hope: We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthens our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope. ...read more

Let us pray that the coming Church Jubilee Year 2025 strengthens us in our faith; helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope. ...read more