The Weekly Francis – 28 July 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 18 July to 28 July 2013.

Angelus

• 21 July 2013
• 26 July 2013 – WYD 2013

Homilies

• 24 July 2013 – Holy Mass in the Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Conception of Aparecida, Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 27 July 2013 – Holy Mass with the Bishops of the 28th WYD and with the Priests, Religious and Seminarians in the Cathedral of St Sebastian in Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013

Letters

• 18 July 2013 – Chirograph for the institution of a Pontifical Commission for Reference on the Organisation of the economic-administrative structure of the Holy See

Messages

• 19 July 2013 – To Card. Agostino Vallini on the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Rome of 19 July 1943

Speeches

• 22 July 2013 – To journalists during the flight to Brazil, WYD 2013
• 22 July 2013 – Speech – Welcome Ceremony at the Garden of the Palácio Guanabara in Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 24 July 2013 – Impromptu Address by Pope Francis from the Balcony of the Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, after Mass
• 24 July 2013 – Pope Francis visits the St. Francis of Assisi of the Providence of God Hospital – V.O.T., WYD 2013
• 25 July 2013 – Pope Francis visits the Community of Varginha (Manguinhos) in Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 25 July 2013 – Blessing of the olympic flags at the City Palace of Rio de Janeiro
• 25 July 2013 – Speech – Meeting with the youth from Argentina taking part in the WYD 2013
• 25 July 2013 – Welcoming Ceremony by the young people on the waterfront of Copacabana, WYD 2013
• 26 July 2013 – Way of the Cross with the young people on the waterfront of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
• 27 July 2013 – Meeting with the Bishops of Brazil in the Archbishop’s House of Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013

Papal Tweets

• “I am arriving in Brazil in a few hours and my heart is already full of joy because soon I will be with you to celebrate the 28th WYD.” @pontifex, 22 July 2013
• “Today we begin a wonderful week in Rio; may it be a time to deepen our friendship in Jesus Christ.” @pontifex, 22 July 2013
• “Thank you to all of you and to all the authorities for a magnificent welcome in Rio. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 23 July 2013
• “The Church is young, as everyone can see at WYD. May the Lord always keep us all young at heart. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 23 July 2013
• “Dear young friends, Christ has confidence in you and he entrusts his own mission to you: Go and make disciples! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 23 July 2013
• “Never forget, young friends: The Virgin Mary is our Mother and with her help we can remain faithful to Christ. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 24 July 2013
• “Let us thank Blessed John Paul II for WYD and for the many vocations born during these 28 gatherings. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 24 July 2013
• “May sports always be a means of exchange and growth, never of violence and hate. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 25 July 2013
• “The Christian life is not limited to prayer, but requires an ongoing dedication and courage born of prayer. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 25 July 2013
• “The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty.” @pontifex, 25 July 2013
• “What an unforgettable welcome in Copacabana! May God bless you all! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 26 July 2013
• “Every Friday is an opportunity to remember how much Jesus has suffered for us. Lord, never let us forget how much you love us.” @pontifex, 26 July 2013
• “There is no cross, big or small, in our life which the Lord does not share with us. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 26 July 2013
• “Bishops are the pastors of the People of God. Follow them with trust and courage. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 27 July 2013
• “Dear young friends, learn to pray every day: this is the way to know Jesus and invite him into your lives. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 27 July 2013
• “We cannot keep ourselves shut up in parishes, in our communities, when so many people are waiting for the Gospel! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 28 July 2013
• “Dear young people, be true ”athletes of Christ“! Play on his team! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 28 July 2013
• “We need to model our lives on the life of Jesus, so as to share his sentiments and his thoughts. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 28 July 2013

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