This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 July 2016 to 2 August 2016.
Angelus
Homilies
- 28 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Holy Mass on the occasion of the 1050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland, in the area near the Częstochowa Shrine
- 30 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Holy Mass with Priests, Men and Women Religious, Consecrated Persons and Polish Seminarians gathered in St John Paul II Shrine in Kraków
- 31 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Holy Mass for World Youth Day in Campus Misericordiae (Kraków, 31 July 2016)
Speeches
- 27 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Meeting with the Authorities, the Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps in the courtyard of Wawel (Kraków, 27 July 2016)
- 27 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Greeting of the Holy Father to Journalists on the flight to Krakow (Papal Flight, 27 July 2016)
- 27 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Greetings to the faithful from the window of the Archbishop’s house in Kraków (Kraków, 27 July 2016)
- 27 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Dialogue with Italian young people present at WYD (Kraków, 27 July 2016)
- 28 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Greetings to the faithful from the window of the Archbishop’s house in Kraków (Kraków, 28 July 2016)
- 28 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Welcoming ceremony by the young people at Jordan Park in Błonia (Kraków, 28 July 2016)
- 29 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Greetings to the faithful from the window of the Archbishop’s house in Kraków (Kraków, 29 July 2016)
- 29 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Way of the Cross with the young people at Jordan Park in Kraków’s Błonia
- 29 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Visit to the Children’s University Hospital (UCH) in Prokocim, Kraków
- 30 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Prayer Vigil with the young people in the Campus Misericordiae (Kraków, 30 July 2016)
- 30 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Prayer of the Holy Father in the Basilica of St. Francis, Cracow
- 31 July 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Poland: Meeting with the WYD Volunteers and with the Organizing Committee and Benefactors in the Tauron Arena in Kraków
Papal Tweets
- “Dear young people, I bless your journey towards Krakow: may it be a pilgrimage of faith and fraternity.
#Krakow2016” @Pontifex 25 July 2016 - “Dear young people, let us offer the world a mosaic of many races, cultures and peoples united in the name of Jesus!
#Krakow2016” @Pontifex 25 July 2016 - “Dear young people, stay united in prayer so that this WYD may be rich with spiritual fruits. See you tomorrow!
#Krakow2016” @Pontifex 26 July 2016 - “Let’s live WYD in Krakow together!
#Krakow2016
https://www.instagram.com/franciscus” @Pontifex 27 July 2016 - “The Lord is amongst us and takes care of us, without deciding for us.” @Pontifex 28 July 2016
- “The Lord loves to participate in the events of our daily lives and to walk with us.” @Pontifex 28 July 2016
- “A merciful heart has the courage to leave comforts behind and to encounter others, embracing everyone.” @Pontifex 28 July 2016
- “Jesus Christ encourages us to lift up our eyes and to dream lofty dreams. During these days of the WYD, Jesus wants to enter our homes.” @Pontifex 28 July 2016
- “How I wish that we, as Christians, could be close to the sick the same way Jesus was: in silence, with a caress and in prayer.” @Pontifex 29 July 2016
- “Anyone who performs works of mercy is not afraid of death.” @Pontifex 29 July 2016
- “Let us embrace the Cross. Jesus embraces the nakedness, hunger, thirst, loneliness, suffering and death of all men and women of all time.” @Pontifex 29 July 2016
- “Dear young people, this evening the Lord renews His invitation to take the lead in serving others.” @Pontifex 29 July 2016
- “”I desire mercy, not sacrifice”.
Francis. 30/7/2016.
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy.“ @Pontifex 30 July 2016 - “Jesus wants truly consecrated hearts that live by His forgiveness and share it compassionately with their brothers and sisters.” @Pontifex 30 July 2016
- “Jesus seeks hearts that are open and tender toward the weak; hearts that are not hard, but docile and transparent.” @Pontifex 30 July 2016
- “We have come into the world in order to leave a mark.” @Pontifex 30 July 2016
- “God is inviting you to dream: He wants to show you that you can make the world a different place.” @Pontifex 30 July 2016
- “Jesus is calling you to leave your mark on life: one that transforms your own life and the lives of others.” @Pontifex 30 July 2016
- “God love us as we are: no sin, fault or mistake can make Him change His mind.” @Pontifex 31 July 2016
- “God counts on you for who you are, not for what you have. You are valuable in His eyes and your value is priceless.” @Pontifex 31 July 2016
- “Jesus speaks to you every day. Let His Gospel become yours and let Him be your “navigator” on life’s journey!” @Pontifex 31 July 2016
- “A huge “thank you”, dear young people! St John Paul II rejoiced in Heaven, and will help you bring the joy of the Gospel wherever you go.” @Pontifex 31 July 2016
- “The secret to joy: never suppress positive curiosity; get involved, because life is meant to be lived.” @Pontifex 2 August 2016
Papal Instagram
The pope’s lies were especially disgusting this week.
Another drive-by pot-shot at the Holy Father from BillyHW–without specifying any “lies” and showing evidence that they were “lies”, of course.