Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Roman Curia for the Exchange of Christmas Greetings

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Pope Francis

In the Benediction Hall on 22 December, 2022, Pope Francis exhorted the Roman Curia to practice “vigilance…in the service of the Holy See, at the heart of the Church.” Reflecting on St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians, he told them that “kindliness, mercy and forgiveness are our medicine for building peace.” Address of His Holiness Pope Francis […]

Pope Francis’ 2015 Christmas Greetings

Monday, December 21, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Monday, December 21, 2015, Pope Francis met with the Roman Curia and presented them with the annual Christmas greetings. Below you can find the full text of the Pope’s address to the gathered Cardinals and Superiors of the Roman Curia. Dear brothers and sisters, Forgive me for not standing up as I speak to you, […]

The meaning of “mission” today: Deacon Pedro speaks with Cardinal Filoni

Friday, November 29, 2013

Deacon Pedro

Cardinal Fernando Filoni is the Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, the congregation of the curia responsible for the transmission and dissemination of the faith throughout the whole world, in particular the coordination and guidance the Church’s diverse missionary efforts and initiatives. Some may know it by its former title, the Sacred […]

CNS Vatican Report: A Lenten Retreat for the Pope

Friday, February 26, 2010

Matthew Harrison

The Pope has been participating in spiritual exercises with the Roman Curia this week. Catholic News Service’s Cindy Wooden and John Thavis report on the Holy Father’s annual Lenten retreat. To download Flash Player please click here