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

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

In Pope Francis’ first catechesis on the theme of discernment, he reflects on the Gospel of Matthew and how discernment is shown as an exercise of intelligence that involves emotions. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good day! Today we begin a new cycle of catechesis: we have finished the catechesis on ...read more

In today’s catechesis on old age, Pope Francis reflects on the Assumption of Mary and our destination of heaven. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! We recently celebrated the Assumption into heaven of the Mother of Jesus. This mystery illuminates the fulfilment of the grace that shaped Mary’s destiny, and ...read more

In today’s catechesis on old age, Pope Francis reflects on the vision, in beginning of the Book of Revelation, of Jesus appearing to the Seer. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! The words we heard of Daniel’s dream evoke a mysterious, and at the same time, glorious, vision of God. ...read more

Pope Francis gave his catechesis on the topic of old age in Paul VI Audience Hall on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Read the full text below: Catechesis on Old Age: 16. “I go to prepare a place for you”. Old age, a time projected towards fulfilment Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! We are now at the ...read more