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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 22 July 2018 to 22 August 2018.

Angelus

• 22 July 2018
• 5 August 2018

General Audiences

• 8 August 2018

Letters

• 20 August 2018 – Letter of His Holiness to the People of God

Messages

• 15 August 2018 – Message of the Holy Father for the 450th anniversary of the death of Saint Stanislaus Kostka
• 19 August 2018 – Message sent by the Secretary of State on behalf of the Holy Father on the occasion of the 39th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples [Rimini, 19–25 August 2018]
• 21 August 2018 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Ireland [World Meeting of Families in Dublin, 25 – 26 August 2018]

Speeches

• 11 August 2018 – Meeting and prayer of the Holy Father with young Italians

Papal Tweets

• “When we place ourselves at the service of our most vulnerable brothers and sisters we experience the joy of unconditional love.” @Pontifex 10 August 2018
• “In silence we learn to contemplate God’s works, which surpass all our imagination.” @Pontifex 11 August 2018
• “Thanks to the gift of the Eucharist, our lives too become “bread broken” for our brothers and sisters.” @Pontifex 12 August 2018
• “Still today there are so many martyrs, so many who are persecuted for the love of Christ. They are the real strength of the Church!” @Pontifex 14 August 2018
• “Mary, Mother of tenderness who is always near, teach us how to live and have faith.” @Pontifex 15 August 2018
• “Faith is nourished by memory: how many wonderful things God has done for us! How generous is our heavenly Father!” @Pontifex 16 August 2018
• “By embracing God’s love, we change the world and transform history.” @Pontifex 17 August 2018
• “Love overcomes all difficulties. Love gives us the strength to carry on.” @Pontifex 18 August 2018
• “The Eucharist, Jesus the Bread of Life, is the beating heart of the Church and renews in us the impulse to love.” @Pontifex 19 August 2018
• “May the Holy Spirit grant us the grace of conversion and the interior anointing needed to express before crimes of abuse our compunction and our resolve courageously to combat them. http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/letters/2018/documents/papa-francesco_20180820_lettera-popolo-didio.html …” @Pontifex 20 August 2018
• “Today the World Meeting of #Families begins in Dublin. Let us join in prayer with all the families of the world, especially those in difficulty. @WMOF2018 @LaityFamilyLife” @Pontifex 21 August 2018
• “The #Family is where hope is forged.” @Pontifex 21 August 2018
• “We must protect the #Family. Our future depends on it.” @Pontifex 22 August 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 15 July 2018 to 8 August 2018.

Angelus

• 15 July 2018
• 29 July 2018

General Audiences

• 1 August 2018

Messages

• 15 July 2018 – Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the triennial Youth Assembly organized by the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AECYA) [Martinique, 10–23 July 2018],

Speeches

• 1 August 2018 – To participants in the Meeting “European Jesuits in Formation” (1st August 2018)

Papal Tweets

• “Every Church member has a responsibility to become holy, by taking care of others.” @Pontifex 1 August 2018
• “Charity is the most effective form of witness, because in it people see the love of God.” @Pontifex 2 August 2018
• “More than anything else, the life of a Christian is a grateful response to a generous Father.” @Pontifex 3 August 2018
• “Support your priests with friendship and affection.” @Pontifex 4 August 2018
• “The Eucharist is our “reservation” for Heaven: Jesus leads us on our journey towards eternal life.” @Pontifex 5 August 2018
• “The disciples’ experience on Mount Tabor is an invitation to us to abandon worldly things and to contemplate Jesus.” @Pontifex 6 August 2018
• “Jesus reveals the love-filled face of God.” @Pontifex 7 August 2018
• “Evil tries to convince us that death is the end of everything. But the Risen Christ reveals a new dimension of eternal life!” @Pontifex 8 August 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 11 July 2018 to 31 July 2018.

Messages

• 11 July 2018 – Message of the Holy Father to participants in the 3rd International Conference of “Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church” [Sarajevo, 26–29 July 2018]
• 29 July 2018 – Message of the Holy Father to Mr. Mauricio López Oropeza, President of the World Christian Life Community [Buenos Aires, 22–31 July 2018]

Speeches

• 31 July 2018 – To participants in the XII International Pilgrimage of altar boys and girls to Rome

Papal Tweets

• “God wants us to call Him Father, with the trust of children who abandon themselves in the arms of the One who gave them life.” @Pontifex 22 July 2018
• “Prayer is never in vain: it always brings forth something new that, sooner or later, bears fruit.” @Pontifex 24 July 2018
• “Grandparents are a treasure in the family. Please, take care of your grandparents: love them and let them talk to your children!” @Pontifex 26 July 2018
• “Holiness is not only about the spirit: it is also the feet that take us to our brothers and sisters, and the hands that allow us to help them.” @Pontifex 29 July 2018
• “Hear the cry of our many brothers and sisters who are criminally trafficked and exploited. They are not merchandise. They are human beings, and they must be treated as such. #EndHumanTrafficking @M_RSection” @Pontifex 30 July 2018
• “Before helping others, we need to have a personal encounter with God: we need time to pray and to listen to His Word.” @Pontifex 31 July 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 8 July 2018 to 18 July 2018.

Angelus

• 8 July 2018

Papal Tweets

• “Try reading the Gospel for at least five minutes every day. You will see how it changes your life.” @Pontifex 15 July 2018
• “May the Virgin Mary, Mother and Queen of Carmel, accompany you on your daily journey towards the Mountain of God.” @Pontifex 16 July 2018
• “Jesus invites us to build the civilization of love together in the situations we are called to live every day.” @Pontifex 18 July 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 19 March 2017 to 11 July 2018. The Vatican has recently translated many previous documents left untranslated from 2017 and earlier this year.

Angelus

• 29 June 2018
• 1 July 2018

Homilies

• 6 July 2018 – Holy Mass for Migrants

Letters

• 19 March 2017 – Letter of the Holy Father to His Eminence Card. Giuseppe Versaldi, Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, on the first centenary of its founding

Messages

• 10 April 2017 – Message of the Holy Father to the Superior General of the Marist Brothers on the occasion of the bicentenary of the foundation of the Congregation
• 24 April 2017 – To the members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on the occasion of their Plenary Assembly [28 April – 2 May 2017]

Prayers

• 8 September 2017 – Prayer of the Holy Father to the black Christ of Bojayá (Las Malocas Park, Villavicencio – 8 September 2017)
• 30 March 2018 – Way of the Cross at the Colosseum presided over by the Holy Father – Good Friday

Speeches

• 1 April 2017 – To the Community of the Pontifical Spanish College of San José in Rome (1st April 2017)
• 2 April 2017 – Pastoral Visit: Meeting with the people affected by the earthquake in Piazza Duomo (Mirandola, 2 April 2017)
• 10 April 2017 – To a group of children of the “Bambino Gesù” Paediatric Hospital, Rome
• 28 April 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Egypt: Greeting to journalists on the flight from Rome to Cairo (Papal flight, 28 April 2017)
• 5 May 2017 – To the community of the Pontifical Romanian College St Pius in Rome
• 6 May 2017 – To the community of the Pontifical Seminary of the Campania region
• 8 May 2017 – To the community of the Pontifical Portuguese College in Rome (8. Mai 2017)
• 12 May 2017 – Pilgrimage to Fátima: Greeting to journalists on the flight from Rome to Portugal (Papal flight, 12 May 2017)
• 22 May 2017 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master
• 27 May 2017 – Pastoral Visit to Genoa: Encounter with young people of the Diocesan Mission in the Shrine of Our Lady of the Guard
• 27 May 2017 – Pastoral Visit to Genoa: Encounter with the Bishops of Liguria, clergy, seminarians and religious of the region, lay curial collaborators and representatives of other religious confessions in San Lorenzo Cathedral
• 27 May 2017 – Pastoral Visit to Genoa: Encounter with representatives of the world of work (Ilva Factory, 27 May 2017)
• 15 September 2017 – To members of the Italian Showmen´s Association ANESV
• 21 September 2017 – To members of the Italian Antimafia Parliamentary Commission
• 25 September 2017 – To the benefactors of the Foundation of the Pontifical Swiss Guard
• 29 September 2017 – To the participants in the plenary session of the Pontifical Council for promoting New Evangelization
• 30 September 2017 – To the members of the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI)
• 18 November 2017 – To the “Joseph Ratzinger – Benedict XVI” Vatican Foundation
• 20 November 2017 – To managers and staff of the Street and Railway Police Central Department
• 23 November 2017 – To Franciscans of the First Order and of the Third Order Regular
• 25 November 2017 – To participants in the course promoted by the Tribunal of the Roman Rota
• 4 June 2018 – To the Delegation of the “Biagio Agnes” International Journalism Award
• 9 June 2018 – To children participating in the “Children’s Train” initiative organized by the Pontifical Council for Culture
• 9 June 2018 – To Participants at the Meeting for Executives of the main Companies in the oil and natural gas sectors, and other energy related businesses
• 14 June 2018 – To participants at the Astrophysics Summer School hosted by the Vatican Observatory
• 15 June 2018 – To participants at the National Convention of the Italian Masters of Labour Federation
• 16 June 2018 – To the Delegation of the Forum of Family Associations
• 16 June 2018 – To the Theatine Sisters of the Immaculate Conception
• 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Press Conference on the return flight (Papal flight, 21 June 2018)
• 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical meeting in the WCC Ecumenical Centre
• 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical prayer in the WCC Ecumenical Centre
• 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Greeting to journalists on the flight to Geneva (Papal flight, 21 June 2018)
• 22 June 2018 – To the Participants of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (ROACO)
• 23 June 2018 – To the Delegation of the “Emouna Fraternité Alumni” Association
• 23 June 2018 – To the Delegation from the “Organization of African Instituted Churches”
• 25 June 2018 – To Participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life
• 25 June 2018 – To members of the “Gravissimum Educationis” Foundation
• 28 June 2018 – To the Italian Swimming Federation
• 28 June 2018 – To the Delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
• 30 June 2018 – To participants in a Meeting promoted by the Families of the Most Precious Blood
• 6 July 2018 – To Participants at the International Conference marking the 3rd Anniversary of the Encyclical “Laudato si’”
• 7 July 2018 – Pastoral Visit to Bari: Address at the Conclusion of the Dialogue
• 7 July 2018 – Pastoral Visit to Bari: Introductory words at the prayer meeting

Papal Tweets

• “The suffering of so many of our brothers and sisters, persecuted for the sake of the Gospel, is an urgent reminder that we Christians must be more united.” @Pontifex 6 July 2018
• “The God of all consolation, who heals the broken hearts and takes care of the wounds, hear our prayer: Let there be peace in the Middle East!” @Pontifex 7 July 2018
• “May all humanity hear the cry of the children of the Middle East. Drying their tears the world will get back it’s dignity.” @Pontifex 7 July 2018
• “Every occasion is a good one to spread Christ’s message!” @Pontifex 8 July 2018
• “You too are like the Good Samaritan when you recognize the face of Christ in those near you.” @Pontifex 10 July 2018
• “Europe rediscovers hope when the human person is at the heart of its institutions. St Benedict, pray for us!” @Pontifex 11 July 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 June 2018 to 5 July 2018.

Angelus

• 24 June 2018

General Audiences

• 27 June 2018

Homilies

• 29 June 2018 – Holy Mass and blessing of the Pallium for the new Metropolitan Archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

Papal Tweets

• “Torture is a mortal sin! Christian communities must commit themselves to helping victims of torture.” @Pontifex 26 June 2018
• “We are called to assist the elderly, the sick and the unborn: life must always be protected and loved, from conception to its natural conclusion.” @Pontifex 27 June 2018
• “Let us pray for the new Cardinals: may they assist me in my ministry as Bishop of Rome, for the good of all God’s people.” @Pontifex 28 June 2018
• “Every kind of material or spiritual poverty, every form of discrimination against our brothers and sisters, comes from turning our backs on God and His love.” @Pontifex 29 June 2018
• “When we are firmly united to the God who loves and sustains us, we are able to withstand all life’s difficulties and challenges.” @Pontifex 30 June 2018
• “I ask all of you to join me in prayer as I travel to Bari on Saturday on a pilgrimage to pray for peace in the long-suffering Middle East.” @Pontifex 1 July 2018
• “We receive God’s graces to share them with others.” @Pontifex 3 July 2018
• “Do we know how to silence our hearts and listen to the voice of God?” @Pontifex 5 July 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 June 2018 to 28 June 2018.

Angelus

• 17 June 2018

General Audiences

• 20 June 2018

Homilies

• 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Holy Mass in the Palexpo
• 28 June 2018 – Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young people, help us adults whose hearts are often hardened. Help us to choose the path of dialogue and harmony.” @Pontifex 21 June 2018
• “Praying together, walking together, working together: this is the way that leads to Christian unity. #WCC70” @Pontifex 21 June 2018
• “Love for others needs to become the constant factor of our lives.” @Pontifex 22 June 2018
• “Let us ask our Lord to help us understand that love is service, love means taking care of others.” @Pontifex 23 June 2018
• “Like St John the Baptist, Christians have to humble themselves so that the Lord can grow in their hearts.” @Pontifex 24 June 2018
• “Faith in Jesus Christ frees us from sin, sadness, emptiness, isolation. It is the source of a joy that no one can ever take away.” @Pontifex 25 June 2018
• “We are called to assist the elderly, the sick and the unborn: life must always be protected and loved, from conception to its natural conclusion.” @Pontifex 27 June 2018
• “Let us pray for the new Cardinals: may they assist me in my ministry as Bishop of Rome, for the good of all God’s people.” @Pontifex 28 June 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 June 2018 to 20 June 2018.

Angelus

• 10 June 2018

General Audiences

• 13 June 2018

Messages

• 14 June 2018 – Message of the Holy Father for the “Second Holy See – Mexico Conference on International Migration”
• 19 June 2018 – Message of the Holy Father to the participants in the “Meal of Encounter” in the “Saint John Paul II” Caritas soup kitchen in Via Marsala, Rome

Papal Tweets

• “No one is so poor they cannot give what they have, but first and foremost, who they are.” @Pontifex 14 June 2018
• “I send my cordial greetings to all those following the World Soccer Championships that begin today in Russia. I hope this sports event may be a positive opportunity for encounter and fellowship.” @Pontifex 14 June 2018
• “Love is always at the service of others. Because love is seen in actions, not words.” @Pontifex 15 June 2018
• “Invite the Holy Spirit to be part of your activities. Call upon Him before you even start: “Come, Holy Spirit!”.” @Pontifex 16 June 2018
• “Let us share the journey of refugees and migrants with concrete gestures of solidarity. #sharejourney” journey.caritas.org @Pontifex 17 June 2018
• “Let us try to express the joy of God’s Kingdom in every way possible!” @Pontifex 18 June 2018
• “Choosing to follow Christ helps build a more just, more friendly, more humane society, that is closer to the heart of God.” @Pontifex 19 June 2018
• “We encounter Jesus in those who are poor, rejected, or refugees. Do not let fear get in the way of welcoming our neighbour in need. #WithRefugees @M_RSection” @Pontifex 20 June 2018
• “A person’s dignity does not depend on them being a citizen, a migrant, or a refugee. Saving the life of someone fleeing war and poverty is an act of humanity. #WithRefugees @M_RSection” @Pontifex 20 June 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 28 May 2018 to 13 June 2018.

Angelus

• 3 June 2018

General Audiences

• 6 June 2018

Messages

• 28 May 2018 – Message of the Holy Father To His Holiness Bartholomaios on the occasion of the International ecological Symposium: “Toward a Greener Attica. Preserving the Planet and Protecting its People” [Athens, 5–8 June 2018]

Papal Tweets

• “For those who are with Jesus, evil is just a provocation to love even more” @Pontifex 7 June 2018
• “The Feast of the Sacred Heart reminds us that God loved us first: He is always waiting for us, welcoming us into His heart, into His love.” @Pontifex 8 June 2018
• “Let us ask the Lord to give us good priests: hardworking men, men of prayer, who are close to God’s people.” @Pontifex 8 June 2018
• “Mary is exactly what God wants His Church to be: a loving and humble Mother, poor in possessions but rich in love.” @Pontifex 9 June 2018
• “Whatever we do, let us sustain the voice of the Holy Spirit through practical good deeds and actions.” @Pontifex 10 June 2018
• “The Holy Spirit gives us the strength we need to achieve holiness in the midst of our everyday lives.” @Pontifex 11 June 2018
• “Children must be able to play, study and grow in a peaceful environment. Woe to anyone who stifles their joyful impulse to hope!” @Pontifex 12 June 2018
• “Never tire of encountering Jesus in prayer, in listening to the Word of God, and in receiving the Eucharist.” @Pontifex 13 June 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 25 January 2018 to 6 June 2018.

Angelus

• 27 May 2018

General Audiences

• 30 May 2018

Homilies

• 25 January 2018 – Solemnity of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle – Celebration of the Second Vespers
• 3 June 2018 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Letters

• 1 June 2018 – Holy Father’s Letter to the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life to mark the publication of the new document of the Dicastery: Giving the best of yourself. The Christian perspective on sport and the human person

Speeches

• 21 May 2018 – To the General Assembly of the Italian Bishops Conference
• 25 May 2018 – To Management and Staff of the Rome Police Headquarters and of the Central Health Department
• 30 May 2018 – To the Delegation of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow

Papal Tweets

• “When the Holy Spirit is present, something always happens. Where blows the Spirit, things are never at a standstill.” @Pontifex 30 May 2018
• “The Eucharist contains all the flavour of Jesus’ words and deeds, the taste of His Death and Resurrection, the fragrance of His Spirit.” @Pontifex 31 May 2018
• “Love can recognize good things even in bad situations. Love keeps a tiny flame alight even in the darkest night.” @Pontifex 1 June 2018
• “Seek the Lord in prayer: He is the one who has called you.” @Pontifex 2 June 2018
• “On this Feast of Corpus Christi, we need to remember that Jesus, the Bread of Life, is our strength and support on life’s journey.” @Pontifex 3 June 2018
• “The living presence of Christ within us is the light that guides our choices, the flame that warms our hearts as we go to meet the Lord.” @Pontifex 4 June 2018
• “Lord, reawaken in us a sense of praise and gratitude for our Earth, and for everything you have created.” @Pontifex 5 June 2018
• “Loving Christ is not a superficial sentiment. It is an attitude of the heart that we demonstrate when we live as He wants us to.” @Pontifex 6 June 2018

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