Today we will listen to the “magna carta” of evangelization in the contemporary world: Saint Paul VI’s Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Nuntiandi. ...read more

In today's General Audience, Pope Francis highlighted the role of lay people in the apostolic mission of the Church. ...read more

"The mission of the Church is 'an epiphany, or a manifesting of God’s decree, and its fulfilment in the world and in world history.'" ...read more

In today’s General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on the Holy Spirit as “the protagonist of the proclamation” of the Gospel in the time of the Apostles and today. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! In our catechetical itinerary on the passion for evangelizing, today we start from the ...read more

  In today’s General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on a portion of Matthew chapter 10 as a guide to proclaiming the Gospel. He said that this “missionary discourse” from Matthew’s Gospel teaches us “why [we] proclaim, what to proclaim and how to proclaim.” Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! We continue our ...read more

In today’s General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on his recent Apostolic Visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Last week I visited two African countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. I thank God for permitting me to ...read more

In today’s catechesis, Pope Francis continues his series on evangelization. He reflects on Jesus as the “teacher of proclamation,” who guides us to proclaim the “joy, deliverance, light, healing, and wonder” of the Gospel. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning, Last Wednesday we reflected on Jesus model of proclamation, on his pastoral heart always reaching ...read more

In today’s catechesis, Pope Francis continues his series on evangelization. He reflects on Christ the Good Shepherd, who “suffers and takes risks” for the one who has left the flock. The Holy Father concludes by saying that evangelization “is about loving so that they might be happy children of God.” Read the full text below: ...read more

In today’s catechesis, Pope Francis begins a new series on evangelization. He reflects on the call of St. Matthew the Apostle and quotes Pope Benedict XVI: “The Church does not engage in proselytism. Instead, she grows by ‘attraction.’” Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Today we begin a new cycle ...read more

In today’s catechesis on discernment, Pope Francis pays his respects to Benedict XVI and speaks on spiritual accompaniment and the Virgin Mary as a “great teacher of discernment.” Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Before beginning this catechesis, I would like us to join with those here beside us who ...read more