Mercy Fridays: Past, Present and Future

Monday, November 21, 2016

Emilie Callan

Away from the limelight, Pope Francis spent one Friday a month, over the course of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, putting into practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Locations were never announced beforehand and so in the past year, he surprised the sick and the elderly, retired priests, women who have been abused, […]

Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis at the Conclusion of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

Monday, November 21, 2016

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Misericordia et misera FRANCIS TO ALL WHO READ THIS APOSTOLIC LETTER MERCY AND PEACE Misericordia et misera is a phrase used by Saint Augustine in recounting the story of Jesus’ meeting with the woman taken in adultery (cf. Jn 8:1-11). It would be difficult to imagine a more beautiful or apt way of expressing the mystery […]

Homily of Pope Francis for Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe and Closing of the Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy

Sunday, November 20, 2016

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At 10:00 this morning, the Solemnity of Christ the King, in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis celebrated the closing Mass of the Holy Year of Mercy, with the new Cardinals, with the College of Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops and Priests. At the beginning of Mass, the Holy Father led the Rite of closing of the Holy […]

Finding Mercy Behind Bars

Monday, November 14, 2016

Emilie Callan

Emilie Callan reflects on the Pope's visit Jubilee of Prisoners in 2016, and how he has a special place in his heart for those who are incarcerated.

Pope Francis’ Homily at Jubilee for the Homeless

Sunday, November 13, 2016

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November 13, 2016 St. Peter’s Basilica For you… the sun of justice shall rise, with healing in its wings” (Mal 4:2). The words of the Prophet Malachi, which we heard in the first reading, shed light on today’s Jubilee. They come to us from the last page of the last Old Testament prophet. They are […]

13 Cardinals, 11 Countries, 1 Church

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Matteo Ciofi

Last Sunday during the Angelus, Pope Francis announced thirteen new cardinals from eleven different nations, plus four non-electors. The consistory, where they will be made cardinals, will be held on November 19th, the day before the end of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. “I will choose the Cardinals a little everywhere, because the Church is […]

Pope Francis’ Homily at Mass for Marian Jubilee

Sunday, October 9, 2016

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Look to the model of Mary Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Marian Jubilee on Sunday as part of the celebrations for the Year of Mercy. In his homily he told the faithful present in St Peter’s Square that, “we are given a model, indeed the model, to whom we can look: Mary, our Mother.” […]

Pope Francis Celebrates Marian Jubilee

Thursday, October 6, 2016

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On Saturday, October 8, 2016, Pope Francis will preside at the Marian Vigil in the Jubilee of Mercy, after the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary. This opportunity for prayer will include Marian songs and prayers, during which there will be a procession of delegations from national communities in Italy and from Marian Shrines. […]

Pope In Poland: Address at Conclusion of the Way of the Cross

Friday, July 29, 2016

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On Friday, July 29, 2016, Pope Francis led the Way of the Cross at Jordan Park in Krakow Blonia with the youth for the World Youth Day Krakow 2016. Below, find the full text of the Holy Father’s prepared remarks following the conclusion of the Way of the Cross: I was hungry and you gave me […]

Third Meditation of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Spiritual Retreat led by Pope Francis on the occasion of the Jubilee for Priests

Thursday, June 2, 2016

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On the occasion of the Jubilee of priests and seminarians (June 1-3, 2016), Pope Francis will preach today three reflections during the retreat for priests and seminarians gathered in the Papal Basilicas in Rome. The theme of the retreat is “the Good Shepherd: the priest as a minister of mercy and compassion, close to his […]