Read the full text of Pope Francis' words of encouragement to the young pilgrims at WYD Panama 2019 during the Papal Welcome Ceremony. ...read more

Read the powerful and inspiring words of Pope Francis to the bishops of Central America during his Apostolic Journey to Panama. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to the President of Panama on the first full day of his Apostolic Journey to Panama. ...read more

Read Pope Francis’ Message for the 53rd World Day of Social Communications on how online social network communities help or harm real, human communities. ...read more

Read the complete English translation of Pope Francis' homily for Vespers at the beginning of the 52nd Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' words on multilateral diplomacy addressed to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See. ...read more

Read the full official English-language translation of Pope Francis' homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. ...read more

At 12:00 noon today, Solemnity of the Lord’s Nativity, Pope Francis delivered his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address (to the city and the world) from the Central balcony of the Vatican Basilica. Before imparting the Blessing, the Pope addressed the traditional Christmas message to the faithful present in St Peter’s Square and to those who ...read more

Pope Francis’ Homily at the Christmas Mass at Night on the Solemnity of the Lord’s Birth – December 24, 2018 At 9:30 this evening in the Vatican Basilica, Pope Francis presided at the “Mass of the Night” on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord 2018. During the celebration of the Eucharist, after the ...read more

One week before Christmas, Pope Francis sends his Christmas greetings to Canada via the Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation. ...read more