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Pope Francis’ Catechesis – February 19, 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Pope Francis

Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025. This week he reflected on the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus, writing that the Magi "are men who do not stay still but, like the great chosen ones of biblical history, feel the need to move, to go forth. They are men who are able to look beyond themselves, who know how to look upwards."

Pope’s General Audience – February 12, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Pope Francis

In his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis continued this cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025. This week he reflected on the birth of Christ and the visit of the shepherds, saying that "God, who comes into history, does not dismantle the structures of the world, but wants to illuminate them and recreate them from within."

Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2025

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Pope Francis

On January 1, 2025, Pope Francis gave the homily at Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God in St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi message for Christmas 2024

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Pope Francis

Pope Francis gave the traditional Christmas message and blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and to the world) from the central loggia of St. Peter's

Pope Francis’ homily for Midnight Mass 2024

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Pope Francis

Pope Francis gave the homily at Midnight Mass, saying that "Hope is not dead; hope is alive and it embraces our lives forever. Hope does not disappoint!"

What the CND sisters are looking forward to this Christmas

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Maria Montemayor

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with the CND sisters and enjoy a special lunch of soup, pizza, salad, and dessert. While I was there, I thought it would be a great opportunity to ask the sisters about what they were looking forward to this Christmas.

When do you pray the Rosary?

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Maria Montemayor

The Rosary is powerful: many graces can be bestowed upon those who pray it, and it can also offer special protection. Reciting the Rosary aloud in church and praying for the pope’s intentions can grant the supplicant a plenary indulgence.

Pope’s General Audience – January 3, 2024

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Pope Francis

Last week we introduced the theme of vices and virtues. It refers to the spiritual struggle of the Christian.

Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2024

Monday, January 1, 2024

Pope Francis

On January 1, 2024, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. January 1st has also been commemorated as the World Day of Peace since 1968.

How to be like God this Christmas? Tender, close, and compassionate

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Julian Paparella

Christmas says a lot about what God is really like. We can sometimes be tempted to think of God as a harsh judge or annoying referee. But the way that God comes to us reveals who He truly is.

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