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Message Urbi et Orbi Christmas 2023

by Pope Francis

Rome (Italy) | 25 December 2023

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Merry Christmas!
The eyes and the hearts of Christians throughout the world turn to Bethlehem; in these days, it is a place of sorrow and silence, yet it was there that the long-awaited message was first proclaimed: “To you is born this day in the city of David a (...)

"The Lord God has plans for peace, together for Lebanon"

by Pope Francis

Vatican City | 1 July 2021

Conclusion of the ecumenical prayer by Francis
Dear brothers and sisters,
We assembled today to pray and reflect, impelled by our deep concern for Lebanon – a country very close to my heart and which I wish to visit – as we see it plunged into a serious crisis. I am grateful to all the (...)

“Fratelli Tutti”

by Pope Francis

Vatican City | 3 October 2020

Encyclical letter on fraternity and social friendship
1. “FRATELLI TUTTI”.[1] With these words, Saint Francis of Assisi addressed his brothers and sisters and proposed to them a way of life marked by the flavour of the Gospel. Of the counsels Francis offered, I would like to select the one (...)

Message from Francis Urbi et Orbi

by Pope Francis

Vatican City | 25 December 2019

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” (Is 9:1)
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Merry Christmas!
From the womb of Mother Church, the incarnate Son of God is born anew this night. His name is Jesus, which means: “God saves”. The Father, eternal and infinite Love, has sent (...)

Pope Francis condemns nuclear deterrence

by Pope Francis

24 November 2019

“For love of my brethren and friends, I say: Peace upon you!” (Ps 122:8).
God of mercy and Lord of history, to you we lift up our eyes from this place, where death and life have met, loss and rebirth, suffering and compassion.
Here, in an incandescent burst of lightning and fire, so many (...)

Statement by Pope Francis and King Mohammed VI on the status of Jerusalem / Al-Quods

by Mohammed VI of Morocco , Pope Francis

Rabat (Maroc) | 30 March 2019

On the occasion of the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Kingdom of Morocco, His Holiness and His Majesty King Mohammed VI, recognizing the unique and sacred character of Jerusalem / Al-Quds Acharif, and deeply concerned for its spiritual significance and its special vocation as a city (...)

Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together

by Ahmed el-Tayyeb , Pope Francis

Abu Dhabi (UAE) | 4 February 2019

INTRODUCTION
Faith leads a believer to see in the other a brother or sister to be supported and loved. Through faith in God, who has created the universe, creatures and all human beings (equal on account of his mercy), believers are called to express this human fraternity by safeguarding (...)

Letter by pope Françis to the People of God

by Pope Francis

Vatican City | 20 August 2018

“If one member suffers, all suffer together with it” (1 Cor 12:26). These words of Saint Paul forcefully echo in my heart as I acknowledge once more the suffering endured by many minors due to sexual abuse, the abuse of power and the abuse of conscience perpetrated by a significant number of (...)

Urbi et Orbi Message of Pope Francis

by Pope Francis

Rome (Italy) | 1 April 2018

Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!
Jesus is risen from the dead!
This message resounds in the Church the world over, along with the singing of the Alleluia: Jesus is Lord; the Father has raised him and he lives forever in our midst.
Jesus had foretold his death and resurrection (...)

Speech by Pope Francis at Al-Azhar University

by Pope Francis

Cairo (Egypt) | 28 April 2017

As-salamu alaykum!
I consider it a great gift to be able to begin my Visit to Egypt here, and to address you in the context of this International Peace Conference. I thank my brother, the Grand Imam, for having planned and organized this Conference, and for kindly inviting me to take part. I (...)

Joint Declaration of Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia

by Pope Francis , Patriarch Kirill of Moscow

12 February 2016

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God the Father and the fellowship of the holy Spirit be with all of you” (2 Cor 13:13).
1. By God the Father’s will, from which all gifts come, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the help of the Holy Spirit Consolator, we, Pope (...)

Address of Pope Francis to the United Nations

by Pope Francis

25 September 2015

Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good day. Once again, following a tradition by which I feel honored, the Secretary General of the United Nations has invited the Pope to address this distinguished assembly of nations. In my own name, and that of the entire Catholic community, I wish to (...)

Address of Pope Francis to the United States Congress

by Pope Francis

Washington D. C. (États-Unis) | 24 September 2015

Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members of Congress, Dear Friends,
I am most grateful for your invitation to address this Joint Session of Congress in “the land of the free and the home of the brave”. I would like to think that the reason for this is that I too am a son of this (...)

Pope Francis on the Refugee Crisis

by Pope Francis

Rome (Italy) | 17 September 2015

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Thank you very much for your participation in this meeting of sharing between the charitable organizations and the local Churches. I am grateful for the assistance brought to the victims of the crisis in Syria, Iraq and neighboring countries, as well as for the (...)

Speech of Pope Francis in the World Meeting of Popular Movements

by Pope Francis

9 July 2015

Expo Feria Exhibition Centre, Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia)
Dear brothers and sisters, good afternoon!
Several months ago, we met in Rome, and I remember that first meeting. In the meantime I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers. I am happy to see you again, here, as you discuss (...)

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