Pope’s General Audience – February 5, 2025

Wednesday, February 5, 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 Magnificat, the Virgin Mary's Song of Praise after she is greeted by her cousin Elizabeth.

Pope’s General Audience – January 22, 2025

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Pope Francis

Pope Francis continued this cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope." Reflecting on the Angel Gabriel's greeting to the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation, he said that "The 'Almighty,' the God of the 'impossible' is with Mary, together with and beside her; He is her companion, her principal ally, the eternal 'I-with-you.'"

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 – November 13, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Pope Francis

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on how the Holy Spirit empowered the Blessed Virgin Mary to become the Mother of God.

“All generations will call me Blessed” | Reflection for Advent III

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Matthew Neugebauer

Do we have a sense of eternity? If we're honest with ourselves, not really. Yes, we believe in the resurrection of the dead, the reception of the saints to eternal blessedness, and the time of purging in-between.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for those who need you!

Friday, December 8, 2023

Mireille Haj-Chahine

On December 8, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.

Marian Prayer with the Diocesan Clergy: Greeting of His Holiness

Friday, September 22, 2023

Pope Francis

I am happy to begin my visit by sharing this moment of prayer with you. I thank Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline for his words of welcome, and I greet Archbishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort,

Pope Francis’ homily on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Monday, December 12, 2022

Pope Francis

On Monday, December 12, Pope Francis celebrated Mass and gave a homily on the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe. Pope Francis spoke about celebrating Guadalupe at a difficult time for humanity. Read the full text of his homily below: Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Holy Mass Blessed Virgin Mary of […]

Immaculate Mary, conceived without original sin

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Maria Montemayor

On December 8, we celebrate Mary and how she was free from original sin from the moment of her conception. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is an important feast day around the world. Many countries like the Philippines, Italy, Malta, Portugal, and Colombia made this day a public holiday. In the United States, it […]