Pope's weekly catechesis
Every Wednesday, Pope Francis begins the General Audience from the Vatican.
Thousands of pilgrims from around the world attend the audience. He delivers a catechesis and greets visitors from all over the world.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen From The Vatican 05-24-2023
Pope Francis meets with the World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations.
A shot is fired overnight at the Vatican when a car bursts through the Sant'Anna entrance.
A U.S. College builds a new chapel with the cornerstone blessed by Pope Benedict XVI. -
Pope Francis reminds audience that "saints fall" but "God's mercy lifts them up"
At his General Audience, the Pope also prayed for Chinese Catholics suffering persecution.
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Pope Francis remembers Korea's first martyred priest
The Pope's latest cycle of catechesis is focused on apostolic zeal and often features the lives of saints.
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Couple uses Instagram to share their faith with the world
The creators of the "3GETHER" social media profile received Pope Francis' blessing just 5 days after getting married.
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Pope Francis takes a phone call during the General Audience
The Pope has answered calls on other occasions during his public appearances.
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Pope encourages youth to become missionaries: "Look to St. Francis Xavier"
The Pope dedicated his weekly catechesis to the life of St. Francis Xavier, a missionary who traveled from Spain to India.
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Pope Francis reflects on the missionary life of St. Francis Xavier
The Pope spoke about the Saint's difficult missionary journey from Spain to India.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 05-17-2023
The Pope's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Pope Francis' message for the World Day of Migrants.
A concert in honor of Cardinal Newman. -
Pope holds General Audience with head of Coptic Orthodox Church Tawadros II
Pope Tawadros II joined the Pope in St. Peter's Square for the 50th anniversary of the meeting of their predecessors, Pope Saint Paul VI and Pope Shenouda III.
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Pope Francis celebrates 50th anniversary of meeting with Coptic Orthodox Pope
In an unusual General Audience, Pope Tawadros II gave a reflection with Pope Francis.
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At the Vatican, no two Wednesdays are the same
The Pope's audiences bring together thousands of people, and with them, their unique stories.
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Weekly Program:: Th World Seen from The Vatican
Pope Francis begins his 41st international trip.
A Ukrainian refugee family shares their story with the Pope.
The Pope confirms his travel agenda for 2023. -
Pope Francis applauds faith and works of Hungarian people
The Pope closed his address by applauding the Hungarian people's devotion to Mary and asking for the intercession of the Queen of Hungary.
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Pope highlights role of religious men and women in sustaining Church's mission
At the end of the audience, the Pope gave a special greeting to a group of young people who recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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Pope Francis calls religious the beating heart of the Church
Using the example of St. Gregory of Narek, the Pope encouraged those present to embrace the Gospel's teachings of peace and reconciliation.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 04-26-2023
Pope Francis meets with the Mayor of Lisbon, Portugal.
The continental phase of the Synod on Synodality ends.
An American college missionary's cause for canonization opens. -
Pope Francis uses the Missionaries of Charity as an example of evangelization
The Pope noted that there have been more martyrs killed for their faith today than in the early days of Christianity.
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Francisco pone a las Misioneras de la Caridad como ejemplo de evangelización
En su catequesis semanal el papa reflexionó sobre el martirio.
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Pope Francis calls martyrs the “true champion of apostolic zeal”
The Pope said that while martyrdom is often asked of only a few, all Christians must “be prepared to confess Christ before men.”
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Weekly Program: The World Seen From The Vatican 04-19-2023
Pope Francis defends St. John Paul II against “unfounded allegations.”
Hungarian ambassador shares country's joy for the upcoming papal trip.
Traditional flag waving group performs for Pope Francis. -
Pope Francis asks Christians not to become “keyboard warriors”
“One does not proclaim the Gospel standing still, locked in an office, at one’s desk or at one’s computer.”
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Pope Francis uses example of St. Paul to explain what should "move" an apostle
The Pope also warned about the dangers of a "distorted zeal."
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 04-12-2023
Pilgrims follow Christ's footsteps in Rome.
Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 inmates.
An artist creates a prize for the last runner at Rome Marathon. -
Pope Francis greets young people from around the world
At his General Audience, Pope Francis sent them a special greeting and they answered with a standing ovation.