On Care for Our Common Home

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...

On Fraternity and Social Friendship

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 Joy of Love

On Love in the Family, Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia

Pope Francis

The Holy Father draws from the wisdom of Church teaching and dialogue from the recent synods to present a complete message on the most profound human community, the family.

On the Liturgical Formation of the People of God

Apostolic Letter Desiderio Desideravi

Pope Francis: Introduction and Commentary by Kevin W. Irwin

Desiderio desideravi, the title of Pope Francis's 2022 document on the sacred liturgy, comes from the Latin version of Luke 22:15: "I have earnestly desired (Desiderio desideravi) to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." Pope Francis begins t...

Laudate Deum

On the Climate Crisis; The Apostolic Exhortation

Pope Francis, with Introduction & Commentary by Msgr. Kevin Irwin

Laudate Deum is an apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis on the climate crisis that relates directly to his first encyclical, Laudate Si. Here, however, the pope’s concern is focused directly on the climate crisis that affects all people, but especi...

Christ is Alive!

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...

Rejoice and Be Glad Study Edition

On the Call to Holiness in Today's World

Pope Francis. Preface by Catherine Clifford. Foreword by Massimo Faggioli.

"We are frequently tempted to think that holiness is only for those who can withdraw from ordinary affairs to spend much time in prayer. That is not the case."In this newest papal exhortation, released on April 9, 2018, and entitled Gaudete et Exsul..."

El Camino de la Cruz con El Papa Francisco

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 ..."

The Way of the Cross with Pope Francis

Meditations on the Stations

Pope Francis; edited by 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 ...

Tell the Prisoners I Pray for Them

Meditations in English and Spanish

Pope Francis

Pope Francis has a special place in his heart for men and women in prison. He was a frequent visitor to prisoners when he lived in Argentina, a practice he continues as pope. He continues to make phone calls to people imprisoned in Argentina, and...

Pope Francis Talks to Couples

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...

The Heart of the Good Shepherd and the Heart of a Priest

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 ...

Walking with Mary

Pope Francis

Thirty-one days of thoughts, a page a day, on the Blessed Mother, taken from the writings and talks of Pope Francis.Pope Francis’s love for and devotion to Mary are well known, demonstrated by his custom of visiting her image in St. Peter’s Basilica...

Famly and Life

Pastoral Reflections

Pope Francis

Giving insight into the mind and heart of our Holy Father, here are words that he delivered when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires dealing with matrimony, family, and life-themes that we hear again and again in his daily preaching.

So You Were Born

Pope Francis, Illustrated by Martina Pelusa

The words of this book are drawn from Pope Francis’s own words on children and families. Beautiful illustrations accompany Pope Francis’s simple words, which communicate the importance of each child and family. Each child is "unique and unrepeatabl...

Anointed and Sent

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...

St. Joseph, Pray for Us

Meditations and Prayers

Pope Francis

In St. Joseph, Pray for Us, Pope Francis captures the spiritual lessons of one of our most beloved saints. With these meditations from his Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde, Francis seeks "to increase our love for this great saint, to encourage us to i...

A Wound Full of Hope

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..."

You Are in My Heart

Wisdom for a New Generation

Pope Francis

"I invite you to hear God’s voice resounding in your heart through the breath of the Holy Spirit," says Pope Francis. Collected in this little book of inspiration are words from Pope Francis’s heart, words he has addressed to young people around th..."

I Ask You to Pray for Me

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...