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

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the power of the Holy Spirit in evangelization and preaching. He said that "Preaching with the anointing of the Holy Spirit means transmitting, together with the ideas and the doctrine, the life and conviction of our faith." ...read more

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the fruits of the Spirit. Beginning with Joy, he said that "not only is it not subject to the inevitable wear of time, but it multiplies when it is shared with others! A true joy is shared with others; it even spreads." ...read more

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis said that charisms are "the 'jewels' that the Holy Spirit distributes to make the Bride of Christ more beautiful." ...read more

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on how the Holy Spirit empowered the Blessed Virgin Mary to become the Mother of God. ...read more

In this month of November, Pope Francis asks us to pray for anyone who has lost a child; we pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit. ...read more

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to pray. He said that "We pray to God through God. Praying means placing oneself inside God, so that God enters into us." ...read more

Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation. ...read more