Let us pray that men and women religious and seminarians, grow in their own vocational journey through human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, that leads them to be credible witnesses of the Gospel. ...read more

Today I would like to talk about the virtue of faith. Together with charity and hope, this virtue is described as theological. ...read more

Jesus is the vine; we are the branches. Like a patient farmer, God, the merciful and good Father, tenderly cultivates us so that our lives may be filled with much fruit. ...read more

It's wonderful to see you! Being together allows us to share the wonder that we are, even if just through a prayer, a look, and a smile. ...read more

I very much wanted to come to the Venice Art Biennale to return a visit, as is the good custom among friends. Last June, in fact, I had the joy of welcoming a large group of artists to the Sistine Chapel. ...read more

Dear sisters, dear brothers! We are all brothers and sisters, all of us, and no-one can disown the other, no-one! ...read more

The Holy See Press Office released the program for Pope Francis' trip to Venice coming up this Sunday ...read more

In recent weeks we have reflected on the cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. They are the four cardinal virtues. ...read more

Today I will talk about the fourth and final cardinal virtue: temperance. With the other three, this virtue shares a history that goes far back in time and does not only belong to Christians. ...read more

Today’s catechesis is dedicated to the third of the cardinal virtues, namely fortitude. ...read more