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Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected. ...read more
On January 1, 2025, Pope Francis gave the homily at Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God in St. Peter's Basilica. ...read more
Pope Francis gave the traditional Christmas message and blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and to the world) from the central loggia of St. Peter's ...read more
Pope Francis gave the homily at Midnight Mass, saying that "Hope is not dead; hope is alive and it embraces our lives forever. Hope does not disappoint!" ...read more
In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis began a new series of catechesis on the theme of "Jesus Christ our Hope” in light of the upcoming Jubilee Year. He reflected on the Genealogy of Christ found in the Gospel of Matthew, recalling that "it is the chosen people, and those who inherit the legacy of faith from their forefathers, pass on to them faith in God." ...read more
On Sunday, December 15, Pope Francis is making a short trip to Ajaccio on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. ...read more
In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis concluded his series of catecheses on "the Spirit and the Bride." He said that "If the Church is a boat, the Holy Spirit is the sail that propels it and lets it advance on the sea of history, today as in the past!" ...read more
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Pray with Pope Francis Reflection – December 2024
Fr. Edmund Lo, SJ
December 10, 2024
In this month of December, Pope Francis asks us to pray for pilgrims of hope: We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthens our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope. ...read more
Let us pray that the coming Church Jubilee Year 2025 strengthens us in our faith; helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope. ...read more
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the power of the Holy Spirit in evangelization and preaching. He said that "Preaching with the anointing of the Holy Spirit means transmitting, together with the ideas and the doctrine, the life and conviction of our faith." ...read more