Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us

Pope Francis

“There is a mysterious solidarity in Christ between those who have already passed to the other life and we pilgrims in this one: our deceased loved ones continue to take care of us from Heaven. They pray for us, and we pray for them and we pray with...

Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us

Pope Francis

“There is a mysterious solidarity in Christ between those who have already passed to the other life and we pilgrims in this one: our deceased loved ones continue to take care of us from Heaven. They pray for us, and we pray for them and we pray with...

Pope Francis I

Reflections of Gratitude and Praise for the Priesthood

Pope Francis

This series of reflections on the meaning and ministry of the priesthood is based on the pope’s Holy Thursday Chrism Mass homilies delivered from March 2013 to the present. In addition, it includes the pope’s letter to priests on the occasion of the...

The Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit

Pope Francis

A response to the Synod on Young People, Christ Is Alive! is a passionate call for every Christian to embrace their role in the Church, to bring the gospel everywhere, and to meet young people where they are. From a scriptural overview of how God vi...

Meditaciones sobre las Estaciones

Papa Francisco

"The cross is the word of hope and mercy to all the crucified of the world, for those who are oppressed, the sick, poor, and marginalized, victims of violence and abuse, still find the courage to turn their gaze to the One who was pierced. And from ...

Meditaciones sobre las Estaciones

Papa Francisco; editado por Alessandro Saraco

"The cross is the word of hope and mercy to all the crucified of the world, for those who are oppressed, the sick, poor, and marginalized, victims of violence and abuse, still find the courage to turn their gaze to the One who was pierced. And from ...

Reflections by Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Pope Francis dedicated several days to praying and talking with his brother priests on the occasion of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. These pages capture the Holy Father's intimate thoughts on the love of God, the life of a priest, and the ...

Opening a Horizon of Hope

Pope Francis

In his first appearance as newly elected pope, mindful of the challenging tasks ahead of him, Pope Francis humbly asked the crowds who came to rejoice at his election to pray for him. From this request—I ask you to pray for me—comes the title of thi...

Opening a Horizon of Hope

Pope Francis

In his first appearance as newly elected pope, mindful of the challenging tasks ahead of him, Pope Francis humbly asked the crowds who came to rejoice at his election to pray for him. From this request—I ask you to pray for me—comes the title of thi...

Pope Francis I

The Encyclical Letter Laudato Si'

Pope Francis; Introduction by Msgr. Kevin W. Irwin

This appeal from Pope Francis to all who inhabit this planet states that humans have made "irresponsible use" of the Earth, that climate change affects most people living in poverty, and that we must unite to protect the planet. Ultimately, Pope Fra...

The Encyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti

Pope Francis

Sets out the pope's vision for a post-pandemic world—a preoccupation of his homilies and addresses in the Covid-19 period. In Pope Francis's thinking, care for each other—particularly the poorest and most marginalized in society—cannot be divided fr...

The Encyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti

Pope Francis

Sets out the pope's vision for a post-pandemic world—a preoccupation of his homilies and addresses in the Covid-19 period. In Pope Francis's thinking, care for each other—particularly the poorest and most marginalized in society—cannot be divided fr...

Wisdom on Marriage & Family

Pope Francis

This brief book, excerpted from the papal exhortation Amoris Laetitia, distills for those about to be married or just marrieds, the essence of the value of a lifelong union and the beauty of the vocation to marriage. In addition, Pope Francis speaks...