Pope’s Angelus Address – Solemnity of the Assumption 2024

Thursday, August 15, 2024

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On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Pope Francis led the Angelus Prayer and gave an address on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He said that "the Blessed Virgin is She who goes before us on the journey, reminding us all that our life is also a continuous journey towards the horizon of the definitive encounter."

Pope Francis’ Angelus Address for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Pope Francis

Today, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, we contemplate her ascending in body and soul to the glory of Heaven.

Pope Francis Angelus Address at Italy’s National Eucharistic Congress

Monday, September 26, 2022

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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 […]

Pope Francis in Ireland: Angelus Address from the Shrine at Knock (County Mayo)

Sunday, August 26, 2018

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Read the full text of Pope Francis' Angelus Address to the crowds assembled at the Marian shrine of Knock in Ireland this morning.

Pope In Sweden: Homily during Mass in Swedbank Stadium in Malmö and Angelus

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

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Pope Francis concluded his 26-hour pastoral visit to Sweden on Tuesday morning by celebrating a Mass in the southern city of Malmo for the nation’s small Catholic community. Please see below an English translation of Pope Francis’ homily at the Mass in Malmo: Today, with the entire Church, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. […]

Pope Francis in Azerbaijan: Homily during Mass in Baku, Azerbaijan and Angelus Address

Sunday, October 2, 2016

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Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Sunday at the Salesian centre in Baku, the central event of his 10-hour visit to Azerbaijan. The Pope’s homily, delivered to the congregation gathered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, centred on the Lord’s call for Christian’s to live in faith and in service. Below, please find the official […]

Pope marks World Youth Day in Palm Sunday Angelus Address

Sunday, March 20, 2016

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At the conclusion of the Solemn Mass for Palm Sunday, Pope Francis led the faithful in the recitation of the Angelus. In brief remarks ahead of the Marian prayer, the Holy Father greeted all those taking part in the ceremony, including those watching and listening by means of television, radio, or other means of communication. […]

Pope Francis’ Homily for Epiphany Celebration; Angelus Address

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

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On Wednesday morning, the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis presided over the Eucharistic celebration in the Vatican Basilica. Below is the text of the homily the Pope pronounced after the proclamation of the Holy Gospel and the proclamation of the day of Easter, which this year is celebrated on March 27: The words of the […]

Pope Francis’ Homily for Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God & World Day of Peace; Angelus Address

Friday, January 1, 2016

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Pope Francis delivered the homily at Mass on New Year’s Day, the Solemnity of the Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica. Below, please find the full text of the official English translation of his prepared remarks. Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – World Day of Peace, 1 […]

Pope In Cuba: Angelus Address at Plaza de la Revolucion de la Havana

Sunday, September 20, 2015

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Following the conclusion of Mass in Havana, Cuba, Pope Francis gave the following Angelus address: Angelus Message of Pope Francis Havana, Plaza de la Revolución Sunday, 20 September 2015 I thank Cardinal Jaime Ortega y Alamino, Archbishop of Havana, for his fraternal words, and I greet all my brother bishops, priests, religious and lay […]