The “Wasteful” Sower: Pope’s General Audience – May 21, 2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Pope Leo XIV

In his first Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," begun by Pope Francis as part of the Jubilee 2025. He reflected on the Parable of the Sower.

Address of Pope Leo XIV to Participants in the Jubilee of Oriental Churches

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Pope Leo XIV addressed individuals participating in the Jubilee of Oriental Churches.

Cardinal Parolin’s homily for the Second Day of the Novendiali

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Cardinal Pietro Parolin

On Divine Mercy Sunday, 27 April, 2025, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis' Secretary of State, presided over Mass and delivered the homily for the Second Day of the Novendiali and the Jubilee of Adolescents.

Pope Francis’ Homily at Chrism Mass, Holy Thursday 2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Pope Francis

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

Pope Francis’ Catechesis – April 16, 2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Pope Francis

Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025. He turned to reflecting on the parables of Jesus in the Gospels. This week, he explored the parable of the father and the two sons, also known as the parable of the prodigal son.

Pope Francis’ Catechesis – April 9, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ Catechesis – April 2, 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Pope Francis

Pope Francis continued the second section of his cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025, on encounters with Christ in the Gospels. This week, he reflected on Zacchaeus' practical efforts to encounter Jesus, writing that "When you have a strong desire, you do not lose heart. You find a solution. Zacchaeus, just like a child, climbs a tree."

Pope Francis’ Catechesis – March 26, 2025

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Pope Francis

Pope Francis continued the second section of his cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025, on encounters with Christ in the Gospels. This week, he reflected on Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, saying that "Jesus waits for us and lets Himself be found precisely when we think that there is no hope left for us."

Pope Francis’ Catechesis – March 19, 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Pope Francis

Pope Francis began the second section of his cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025, on encounters with Christ in the Gospels. This week, he reflected on Jesus' nighttime encounter with Nicodemus in John 3. He wrote that "Nicodemus is a man who...shows that it is possible to emerge from darkness and find the courage to follow Christ."

Pope Francis’ Catechesis – March 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 5, 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 Mary's experience of searching for and finding the 12-year-old Jesus in the Temple, saying that "Throughout this journey, the Virgin is a pilgrim of hope, in the strong sense that she becomes the 'daughter of her Son,' the first of His disciples."