He said in this invocation one sees the pattern of all prayer. These are contemplation of God and sincere supplication for one's needs.
He said the expression “in heaven” refers not to the distance that separates one from God, but to the radical diversity of His love.
The pope explained why the “Our Father” holds the key to having a sincere relationship with God.
At the General Audience, he requested prayers for the 28 people killed in a shipwreck in the Bahamas.