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Pope’s General Audience – February 8, 2023
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Pope Francis
In today’s General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on his recent Apostolic Visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Last week I visited two African countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. I thank God for permitting me to […]
Pope Francis’ homily at John Garang Mausoleum
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Pope Francis
Pope Francis concluded his Apostolic Visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan on February 5. He gave the homily at Holy Mass at the John Garang Mausoleum in Juba. Read the full text of his homily below: Homily of His Holiness John Garang Mausoleum, Juba Sunday, 5 February 2023 […]
Ecumenical Prayer: Address of His Holiness
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Pope Francis
On February 4, 2023, Pope Francis participated in a prayer meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Moderator of the Church of Scotland and others, as part of their Ecumenical Pilgrimage of Peace to South Sudan. In his address, the Holy Father called his hearers to “work together, to foster this fraternal unity among ourselves […]
Meeting with Internally Displaced Persons: Address of His Holiness
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Pope Francis
On Saturday, February 4, Pope Francis, with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, heard from and responded to internally displaced persons and representatives of humanitarian organizations. In his address, the Holy Father said that “We hope and believe that now, even in the camps for displaced persons, where sadly […]
Meeting with Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Persons, and Seminarians: Address of His Holiness
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Pope Francis
On February 4, 2023, Pope Francis met with clergy, religious and seminarians in the Cathedral of Saint Therese in Juba, South Sudan. In his address, he reflected on the example of Moses as intercessor and prophet, and said that Church leaders “must exercise our ministry by walking in the midst of and alongside our people, learning to […]
Meeting with the Authorities and Diplomatic Corps of South Sudan: Address of His Holiness
Friday, February 3, 2023
Pope Francis
Pope Francis began his Apostolic Visit to South Sudan on February 3. The Holy Father, with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, met with the President, Vice-Presidents, authorities, civil society, and the diplomatic corps of the young country. He said that this “ecumenical pilgrimage of peace represents a change […]
Meeting with Bishops: Address of His Holiness
Friday, February 3, 2023
Pope Francis
On February 3, 2023, Pope Francis met with CENCO, the episcopal conference of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In his address, he encouraged his brother Bishops to “be touched and consoled by the closeness of God” and “be prophets of hope for the people.” Read the full text of his address below: Meeting with Bishops Address […]
Prayer Meeting with Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Persons, and Seminarians: Address of His Holiness
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Pope Francis
On February 2, 2023, Pope Francis participated in a prayer meeting with clergy, religious, and seminarians in Notre Dame du Congo Cathedral. In his address, he reflected on three challenges that clergy and religious are called to overcome: “spiritual mediocrity, the temptation of worldly comfort, and the temptation to superficiality.” He said that the ordained […]
Meeting with Young People and Catechists: Address of His Holiness
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Pope Francis
On February 2, 2023, the third day of his Apostolic Visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pope Francis heard from and responded to young people and catechists in Martyrs’ Stadium. He encouraged listeners to incorporate five “ingredients for the future” in their lives today: “prayer, community, honesty, forgiveness, and service.” Read the full […]
Meeting with Representatives from Charities: Address of His Holiness
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Pope Francis
Pope Francis continued meeting at the Apostolic Nunciature in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on February 1. In his address to representatives of charitable organizations, he spoke about how the representatives embrace and encourage the poor. Read the full text of the pope’s address below: Meeting with representatives from charities Address of His Holiness […]
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