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 Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Friday, January 6, 2023

Pope Francis

On January 6, 2022, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Read the full text of the Holy Father’s homily below: Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Friday, 6 January 2022 Like a […]

Deacon-structing the Twelve Days of Christmas

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Deacon Pedro

As we approach the final days of the Christmas season, Deacon Pedro explores the "12 Days of Christmas" and presents an intriguing Panamanian version in honour of WYD 2019.

Pope Francis’ Homily on the Solemnity of the Epiphany

Saturday, January 6, 2018

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Pope Francis’ Homily on the Solemnity of the Epiphany at the Vatican – January 6, 2018 Three actions of the Magi guide our journey towards the Lord, who today is revealed as light and salvation for all peoples. The Magi see the star, they set out and they bring gifts. Seeing the star. This is […]

Pope Francis’ Homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany and the Proclamation of Easter

Friday, January 6, 2017

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At 10:00 am this morning, Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis presided over the Eucharistic celebration in the Vatican Basilica. Below are the texts of Proclamation of Easter, celebrated this year on April 16, and the Pope’s homily after the proclamation of the Holy Gospel: The Proclamation of Easter Know, dear brethren, that as we […]