This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 2 August 2016 to 31 August 2016.
Angelus
General Audiences
Letters
Messages
- 2 August 2016 – Message of condolence of the Holy Father for the death of Card. Franciszek Macharski
- 27 August 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in the Americas [Bogotá, 27-30 August 2016]
Motu Proprio
- 15 August 2016 – Apostolic Letter issued ‘Motu Proprio’ instituting the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life
- 17 August 2016 – Apostolic Letter issued ‘Motu Proprio’ instituting the Dicastery for promoting Integral Human Development
Speeches
Papal Tweets
- “Never abbandon prayer, even when it seems pointless to pray.” @Pontifex 18 August 2016
- “Where there is love, there is also understanding and forgiveness.” @Pontifex 19 August 2016
- “Mercy does not just mean being a “good person” nor is it mere sentimentality. It is the measure of our authenticity as disciples of Jesus.” @Pontifex 21 August 2016
- “New forms of slavery such as human and organ trafficking, forced labour, and prostitution are true crimes against humanity.” @Pontifex 23 August 2016
- “Consoling those who suffer we are able to help build a better world.” @Pontifex 26 August 2016
- “May a powerful gust of holiness sweep through all the Americas during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy!” @Pontifex 27 August 2016
- “An easy prayer to say every day: “Lord, I am a sinner: come with your mercy”.” @Pontifex 28 August 2016
- “May God’s mercy towards us move us to be merciful towards our neighbors.” @Pontifex 29 August 2016
- “Serving with love and tenderness those who are in need helps us to grow in humanity.” @Pontifex 31 August 2016
Papal Instagram