Pope Francis’ visit to Aparecida
Pope Francis visited and celebrated Mass at the basilica and national shrine of Aparecida in Brazil on July 24. During his visit, the pope entrusted World Youth Day to Mary’s maternal protection, but...
View ArticlePope Francis visits the Varginha Community, Manguinhos Favela
Pope Francis visited the Varginha Community which is part of the Manguinhos Favela in Rio de Janeiro, where he visited the local parish, a family and the community in a football pitch. Here below is...
View ArticlePapal Welcome Ceremony at Copacabana
Watch the Papal Welcome Ceremony LIVE from Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
View ArticleStations of the Cross with Pope Francis
Address of Pope Francis to Young Pilgrims at the World Youth Day Way of the Cross on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, July 26, 2013 Dear Young Friends, We have come here today to accompany Jesus on...
View ArticleWalking the Way of the Cross
A hush fell over the million strong crowd when Pope Francis stepped to the microphone and asked the crowd what they had learned from the cross of Christ. The pope asked this question after presiding...
View ArticleFinal Mass and homily of Pope Francis on Copacabana
Homily of Pope Francis at the Concluding Mass of World Youth Day 2013 on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, July 28, 2013 Brother Bishops and Priests, Dear Young Friends, “Go and make disciples of all...
View ArticleAngelus with Pope Francis and announcement of the next World Youth Day,...
Dear Brothers and Sisters, At the end of this Mass, in which we have raised up to God our song of praise and thanksgiving for every grace received during this World Youth Day, I would like once more...
View ArticlePope Francis’ meeting with the Coordinating Committee of CELAM
Address of Pope Francis to the Coordinating Committee of CELAM, the Latin American Bishops’ Conference, July 28, 2013 1. Introduction I thank the Lord for this opportunity to speak with you, my...
View ArticlePope Francis’ meeting with Volunteers
Dear Volunteers, Good evening! I could not return to Rome without first thanking all of you in a personal and affectionate way for the work and dedication with which you have accompanied, helped, and...
View ArticleMessage of Pope Francis for the 29th World Youth Day 2014
Vatican City, 6 February 2014 (VIS) – We publish below the full text of the message the Holy Father has sent to the young people preparing for the 29th World Youth Day 2014, which will take as its...
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