Pope Francis’ Letter to Israel
To His Beatitude Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, I send cordial greetings to you, your brother bishops, and all those gathered in Nazareth as you celebrate... Read more.
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
Dear Brothers and Sisters, You are gathered in Rome for the Order’s World Consultation which takes place every five years to reflect on the situation of the Catholic... Read more.
The Day of Confraternities and Popular Piety
In the Gospel we heard a passage from the farewell discourses of Jesus, as related by the evangelist John in the context of the Last Supper. Jesus entrusts his last thoughts,... Read more.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dear Brothers and Sisters! At the end of its Constitution on the Church, the Second Vatican Council left us a very beautiful meditation on Mary Most Holy. Let me... Read more.
Share with the poor
Our human family is presently experiencing something of a turning point in its own history, if we consider the advances made in various areas. We can only praise... Read more.
The dignity and importance of work
In the Gospel of St. Matthew, in one of the moments when Jesus returns to his town, to Nazareth, and speaks in the Synagogue, the amazement of his fellow townspeople... Read more.
Why I chose ‘Francis’
As you know, there are various reasons why I chose the name of Francis of Assisi, a familiar figure far beyond the borders of Italy and Europe, even among those... Read more.
Habemus Papam
Dear Brother Cardinals, The period of the conclave has been a momentous time not only for the College of Cardinals, but also for all the faithful. In these days... Read more.