Pope Francis’ General Audience – Sept 28, 2022 On Wednesday, September 28, Pope Francis spoke to the audience at Saint Peter’s Square. Continuing the series of his Catechesis on Discernment, he speaks on the topic of prayer and growing in familiarity with the Lord. Read the full text of his address to the general ...read more

On Sunday, September 25, at the conclusion of his celebration of the Mass, Pope Francis led the faithful at the 27th National Eucharistic Congress at Matera in a recitation of the Angelus. Before the Angelus, he gave a short reflection on the Virgin Mary.   Read the full text of his words below:   ANGELUS ...read more

On Wednesday, September 21, Pope Francis spoke at Saint Peter’s Square on the topic of his recent apostolic journey to Kazakhstan. Read the full text of his address to the general audience below:     GENERAL AUDIENCE Saint Peter’s Square Wednesday, 21 September 2022 Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Last week, from Tuesday to Thursday, I ...read more

  On Thursday, September 15, Pope Francis addressed the the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions at the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation in Nur-Sultan following the reading of a final declaration. He thanks leaders for the time they have taken to participate in this critical dialogue.   Read the full text of his address ...read more

  On the morning of Thursday, September 15, during his apostolic visit to Kazakhstan, Pope Francis Pope spoke during a meeting with bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons, seminarians and pastoral workers at the cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Nur-Sultan, encouraging all to embrace their faith with joy.   Read the full text ...read more

  On Wednesday, September 14, during his apostolic visit to Kazakhstan, Pope Francis addressed leaders of world and traditional faiths as they meet for the socio-spiritual development of humanity after the pandemic. He notes that he hopes the journey of religions may be increasingly marked by friendship.   Read the full text of the words ...read more

  On Wednesday, September 14, the second day of his visit to Kazakhstan, Pope Francis participated in Mass at the Expo Grounds in Nur-Sultan, on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Pope Francis speaks to the joyful witness of life we have as Christians by meditating upon the cross of Christ.   ...read more

On the morning of Tuesday, September 13, Pope Francis started his apostolic visit to Kazakhstan with a meeting with authorities, civil society, and diplomatic corps in Nur-Sultan. The Holy Father gave the following address:   Pope Francis’ address to authorities, civil society, and diplomatic corps Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Tuesday, 13 September 2022   Mr President of ...read more

To His Majesty the King Charles III Buckingham Palace London Deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I offer heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty, the Members of the Royal Family, the People of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. I willingly join all who mourn her loss in praying ...read more

In today’s catechesis on discernment, Pope Francis reflects on the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the importance of listening to your heart. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! We are continuing our reflection on discernment – in this time we will speak every Wednesday about spiritual discernment – ...read more