In the words of Pope Francis
Action of the Holy Spirit is Pope Francis’ theme of weekly catechesis
Vatican City, 15 May 2013 (VIS) – The action that the Holy Spirit carries out, in guiding the Church and within each of us, was the theme chosen by Pope Francis for his catechesis in today’s general audience, with Pentecost drawing near. “We are living in an age when we are rather sceptical regarding truth,” […]
Mass at St. Peter’s: Opening life to newness of God
Vatican City, 28 April 2013 (VIS) – “Remain steadfast in the journey of faith, with firm hope in the Lord,” Pope Francis exhorted the 100,000 persons gathered this morning in St. Peter’s Square to participate in the Mass at which he conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 44 faithful from around the world, representing the […]
Pope asks that dignity and safety of workers always be defended
Vatican City, 28 April 2013 (VIS) – At the end of the Mass celebrating the Rite of Confirmation, the Holy Father prayed the Regina Coeli with the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. “Before concluding this celebration,” he said, “I want to entrust all those who have been confirmed and all of you to Our […]
Pope expresses profound grief for attack in Boston
Vatican City, 16 April 2013 (VIS) – Pope Francis, through Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., has sent a telegram to Cardinal Sean O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap, archbishop of Boston, Massachusetts, USA in response to the attack that took place yesterday afternoon in that city during its annual marathon causing three deaths and leaving over […]
Being adopted children of God is greatest gift of Paschal Mystery
Vatican City, 10 April 2013 (VIS) – The Holy Father dedicated his catechesis of this Wednesday’s general audience to the salvific importance of Jesus’ resurrection. After traversing St. Peter’s Square in the open-top car, greeting the thousands of persons applauding his appearance, the Pope explained that the Christian faith “is based upon Christ’s death and […]
Women are first communicators of the resurrection, Pope Francis says
Vatican City, 3 April 2013 (VIS) – The Resurrection, the heart of the Christian message, and the two ways it is announced—profession of faith and narration—were the themes with which Pope Francis returned to the catechesis for the Year of Faith in this morning’s general audience. As is becoming his custom, the Holy Father travelled […]
Regina Coeli: The power of grace
Vatican City, 1 April 2013 (VIS) – At noon today, Pope Francis appeared at the window of his study to pray the Regina Coeli with the numerous faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. “Good morning and Happy Easter to you all,” he said. “Thank you for coming today, in such large numbers, to share the […]
Pope Francis: God’s mercy can make even the driest land flower
Vatican City, 31 March 2013 (VIS) – At 10:15 this morning, Easter Sunday, the Holy Father Francis celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection in St. Peter’s Square. Faithful from Rome and pilgrims from around the world participated in the celebration, which began with the “Resurrexit” rite—in which an icon of the Risen Lord, placed […]
Pope: I join all of you gathered before the Holy Shroud
Vatican City, 30 March 2013 (VIS) – From 5:15pm until 6:40 this afternoon, there will be an extraordinary exposition of the Holy Shroud in the Cathedral of Turin, Italy. The initiative is part of the Year of Faith that was proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI and will be broadcast by the Italian television channel, RAI1. […]
Pope Francis: On this night one word should suffice, the cross itself
Vatican City, 30 March 2013 (VIS) – At 5:00pm in St. Peter’s Basilica yesterday, Good Friday, the Holy Father presided over the celebration of the Lord’s Passion. After the Liturgy of the Word—in which we heard the account of the Passion according to St. John—and the homily, the universal prayers were recited. The rite continued […]