Pope Francis’ Homily at the Easter Vigil 2025

Saturday, April 19, 2025

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On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals and Papal Delegate, read the homily prepared by Pope Francis for the Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter. The Holy Father called listeners to "let the hope of Easter blossom in our lives and in the world!"

Pope Francis’ Homily at Chrism Mass, Holy Thursday 2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025

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Cardinal Calcagno read Pope Francis' homily at the Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. You can read the full text here.

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

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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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’ homily for Midnight Mass 2024

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

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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!"

Homily of Pope Francis at the Canonization Mass | October 20, 2024

Sunday, October 20, 2024

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During the Holy Mass and Canonization, Canadian Marie-Léonie Paradis and thirteen other blesseds were canonized. In his homily, Pope Francis reflected on the relationship between Jesus and his disciples, James and John.

Pope Francis’ Homily at the Opening Mass 2024 | Synod on Synodality

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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The 2024 Session of the General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality began with Holy Mass on October 2, the Feast of the Guardian Angels. In his homily, Pope Francis said that "The Holy Spirit is the master of harmony and is capable of creating one voice among so many different voices."

Pope Francis’ Homily at Holy Mass in the Esplanade of Taci Tolu

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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Pope Francis gave the homily at Holy Mass in the Esplanade of Taci Tolu in Dili, reflecting that "God shines his saving light through the gift of a son."

Pope Francis’ homily for Pentecost Sunday 2024

Sunday, May 19, 2024

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The account of Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:1-11) shows us two areas of the Holy Spirit’s working in the Church: in us and in mission, with two characteristics: power and gentleness.

Pope Francis’ Homily at Holy Mass in St. Mark’s Square, Venice

Sunday, April 28, 2024

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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.

Pope Francis’ Homily at the Easter Vigil 2024

Saturday, March 30, 2024

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The women go to the tomb at daybreak, yet they still feel the darkness of night. They continue to walk, yet their hearts remain at the foot of the cross.