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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 18 June 2016 to 19 July 2016.

Angelus

• 10 July 2016

Letters

• 8 July 2016 – Letter of the Holy Father for the Bicentennial of Independence of the Argentine Republic

Messages

• 19 July 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Apostolic Journey to Poland

Motu Proprio

• 4 July 2016 – Apostolic Letter issued Motu Proprio I beni temporali regarding certain competencies in economic-financial matters

Speeches

• 18 June 2016 – Visit of the Holy Father to “Villa Nazareth”

Papal Tweets

• “I pray for the victims of the attack in Nice and their families. I ask God to convert the hearts of the violent blinded by hate.” @Pontifex 15 July 2016
• “Let us remember the elderly and the sick who in the summer months are often more alone and can be in difficulty.” @Pontifex 17 July 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 25 May 2016 to 10 July 2016.

Angelus

• 29 June 2016
• 3 July 2016

General Audiences

• 30 June 2016 – Jubilee Audience of 30 June 2016

Messages

• 25 May 2016 – Video message for the 100th Katholikentag, Germany’s Catholic Day in Leipzig
• 2 July 2016 – Video Message of the Holy Father to participants in the “Together for Europe” Encounter
• 5 July 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Caritas Internationalis campaign for peace in Syria

Speeches

• 16 June 2016 – To Participants in the Jubilee of the World of Travelling Shows
• 28 June 2016 – 65th Anniversary of the Priestly Ordination of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
• 6 July 2016 – Address to participants in the pilgrimage of poor from the dioceses of the French province of Lyons

Papal Tweets

• “This Jubilee of mercy is a time of reconciliation for everyone.” @Pontifex 30 June 2016
• “In the world of work today it is essential to educate and follow the luminous and demanding path of honesty.” @Pontifex 1 July 2016
• “True joy which is experienced in the family is not something random and fortuitous, but normal and ongoing.” @Pontifex 2 July 2016
• “Loving and forgiving as God loves and forgives. This is a programme of life that can know no interruptions or exceptions.” @Pontifex 3 July 2016
• “The summertime offers many people an occasion for rest. It’s also a favorable time to take care of our human relationships.” @Pontifex 4 July 2016
• “Let’s join forces, at all levels, to ensure that peace in beloved Syria is possible! #peacepossible4Syria” @Pontifex 5 July 2016
• “During this month my audiences are suspended, but I do not stop praying for you, while I ask that you please pray for me!” @Pontifex 7 July 2016
• “Vacations offer a time to rest and to restore the spirit, especially through a more quiet reading of the Gospels.” @Pontifex 10 July 2016

Papal Instagram

• Franciscus

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 June 2016 to 29 June 2016.

Angelus

• 19 June 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 10 June 2016 – A resounding silence
• 14 June 2016 – The last step
• 16 June 2016 – Space and atmosphere
• 20 June 2016 – Look in the mirror

General Audiences

• 18 June 2016 – Jubilee Audience of 18 June 2016
• 22 June 2016

Homilies

• 25 June 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Armenia: Holy Mass in Vartanants Square (Gyumri, 25 June 2016)
• 29 June 2016 – Holy Mass and blessing of the Pallium for the new Metropolitan Archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

Messages

• 22 June 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Apostolic Journey to Armenia

Speeches

• 16 June 2016 – Opening of the Pastoral Congress of the Diocese of Rome
• 17 June 2016 – To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity
• 24 June 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Armenia: Meeting with Civil Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps at the Presidential Palace
• 24 June 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Armenia: Visit and prayer to the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral (Etchmiadzin, 24 June 2016)
• 24 June 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Armenia: Greeting of the Holy Father to journalists during the flight to Armenia (Papal Flight, 24 June 2016)
• 25 June 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Armenia: Ecumenical Meeting and Prayer for Peace (Yerevan, 25 June 2016)
• 26 June 2016 – Apostolic Journey: In-Flight Press Conference from Armenia to Rome (Papal Flight, 26 June 2016)
• 26 June 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Armenia: Signing of the Joint Declaration (Etchmiadzin, 26 June 2016)
• 26 June 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Armenia: Participation in the Divine Liturgy in the Armenian-Apostolic Cathedral (Etchmiadzin, 26 June 2016)
• 28 June 2016 – To the Delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

Papal Tweets

• “Please accompany me with your prayers during my apostolic journey to Armenia.” @Pontifex 23 June 2016
• “The commitment to full unity and cooperation among all the Lord’s disciples is like a radiant light in a dark night. #PopeInArmenia” @Pontifex 24 June 2016
• “The sufferings of the Armenians are our own, they are the sufferings of the members of Christ’s Mystical Body. #PopeInArmenia” @Pontifex 25 June 2016
• “May the Armenian Church walk in peace and may the communion between us be complete. #PopeInArmenia” @Pontifex 26 June 2016
• “I am happy to have visited Armenia, the first nation to accept Christianity as its religion, and I thank all for the welcome. #PopeInArmenia” @Pontifex 26 June 2016
• “Jesus looks for us and invites us to make room in the inner reaches of our heart. Do we realize it?” @Pontifex 27 June 2016
• “If God is present in our life, the joy of bringing the Gospel will be our strength and our happiness.” @Pontifex 28 June 2016
• “Today the Lord repeats to all pastors: follow me despite the difficulties, follow me by proclaiming the Gospel to all.” @Pontifex 29 June 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 22 May 2016 to 22 June 2016.

Angelus

• 22 May 2016
• 5 June 2016
• 12 June 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 30 May 2016 – The caged spirit
• 31 May 2016 – Courageous women
• 6 June 2016 – The navigator and the four woes
• 7 June 2016 – A Christian’s battery
• 9 June 2016 – The holiness of negotiation

General Audiences

• 8 June 2016
• 15 June 2016

Homilies

• 12 June 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Jubilee for the Sick and Persons with Disabilities

Messages

• 11 June 2016 – Phone call of Pope Francis to a group of participants in the annual pilgrimage from Macerata to Loreto
• 17 June 2016 – Video message for the initiative “Be God’s Mercy” organized by the Pontifical Foundation ‘Aid to the Church in Need’
• 21 June 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father to the 6th World Congress Against the Death Penalty [Oslo, 21-23 June 2016]

Motu Proprio

• 4 June 2016 – Statutes of the new Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life
• 4 June 2016 – Apostolic Letter issued ‘Motu Proprio’ As a Loving Mother

Speeches

• 4 June 2016 – To participants in the Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies
• 4 June 2016 – To a Delegation of the International Diaconate Centre
• 9 June 2016 – To Directors of the Orders of Physicians of Spain and Latin America
• 10 June 2016 – Address to the World Communion of Reformed Churches
• 11 June 2016 – To Participants in the Convention for Persons with Disabilities, promoted by the Italian Episcopal Conference
• 11 June 2016 – Address to Participants in the Summer Course of the Vatican Observatory
• 13 June 2016 – Visit of the Holy Father to the Headquarters of World Food Programme [WFP]
• 16 June 2016 – To participants in the Assembly of Organizations for Aid to the Eastern Churches [ROACO]

Papal Tweets

• “The tenderness of God is present in the lives of all those who attend the sick and understand their needs, with eyes full of love.” @Pontifex 10 June 2016
• “Do not tire of asking in prayer for the Lord’s help especially in difficulty.” @Pontifex 11 June 2016
• “Dear sick people, entrust yourselves to the Spirit who will not fail you with the consoling light of his presence.” @Pontifex 12 June 2016
• “I invite all of the institutions of the world to give a voice to all of those who suffer silently from hunger. #ZeroHunger” @Pontifex 13 June 2016
• “The future of society requires the fruitful encounter between young and old.” @Pontifex 14 June 2016
• “Dear elderly friends, God does not abandon you; he is with you! With his help you are and you continue to be the memory for your people.” @Pontifex 15 June 2016
• “Even in the worst situation of life, God waits for me, God wants to embrace me, God expects me.” @Pontifex 16 June 2016
• “In prayer let us experience the compassion of God, full of merciful love.” @Pontifex 17 June 2016
• “More than a scientific question, the universe is a joyful mystery that speaks of God’s boundless love for us.” @Pontifex 18 June 2016
• “Let us join in prayer with our Orthodox brothers and sisters for the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church opening today in Crete.” @Pontifex 19 June 2016
• “We are all on a journey to the common house of heaven, where we will be able to admire with joyful wonder the mystery of the universe.” @Pontifex 20 June 2016
• “People are the primary artisans of their own development, the first in charge!” @Pontifex 21 June 2016
• “Being Christian involves joining one’s own life, in all its aspects, to the person of Jesus and, through Him, to the Father.” @Pontifex 22 June 2016

Papal Instagram

• Franciscus

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 9 May 2016 to 8 June 2016.

Angelus

• 29 May 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 20 May 2016 – God is not an equation
• 23 May 2016 – Ode to joy
• 24 May 2016 – Day after day

General Audiences

• 1 June 2016

Homilies

• 3 June 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Jubilee for Priests
• 5 June 2016 – Holy Mass and Canonisation of the Blesseds Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary and Maria Elisabeth Hesselblad

Speeches

• 9 May 2016 – To members of St Peter’s Circle
• 20 May 2016 – To managers of the National Professionals League A Series and players of Juventus and Milan football teams
• 27 May 2016 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Sons of Divine Providence (St Luigi Orione)
• 29 May 2016 – To participants in the World Congress of the “Scholas Occurrentes” Pontifical Foundation
• 1 June 2016 – To representatives of the “Institute of Jainology” of London
• 2 June 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Spiritual Retreat given by Pope Francis on the occasion of the Jubilee for Priests. Third meditation (Basilica of Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls, 2 June 2016)
• 2 June 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Spiritual Retreat given by Pope Francis on the occasion of the Jubilee for Priests. Second meditation (Basilica of Saint Mary Major, 2 June 2016)
• 2 June 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Spiritual Retreat given by Pope Francis on the occasion of the Jubilee for Priests. First meditation (Basilica of Saint John Lateran, 2 June 2016)
• 3 June 2016 – Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to the “Judges’ Summit on Human Trafficking and Organized Crime” [Vatican, 3-4 June 2016]

Papal Tweets

• “Let us pray together for the Jubilee for Priests from 1-3 June. Visit http://www.im.va/content/gdm/en/live.html” @Pontifex 2 June 2016
• “Our priestly life is given over in service, in closeness to the People of God, with the joy of those who hear the Lord.” @Pontifex 3 June 2016
• “Let us hear the cry of the victims and those suffering, no family without a home, no child without a childhood.” @Pontifex 4 June 2016
• “The Saints are not supermen, nor were they born perfect. When they recognized God’s love, they followed it and served others.” @Pontifex 5 June 2016
• “We need to discover the gifts of each person: may communities transmit their own values and be open to the experiences of others.” @Pontifex 6 June 2016
• “In this age lacking in social friendship, our first task is that of building community.” @Pontifex 7 June 2016
• “Let us protect the oceans, part of the “global commons”, vital for our water supply and the variety of living creatures!” @Pontifex 8 June 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 12 May 2016 to 1 June 2016.

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 12 May 2016 – St Philip and the chicken
• 17 May 2016 – The desire to climb
• 19 May 2016 – Modern-day leeches

General Audiences

• 14 May 2016 – Mercy like piety
• 18 May 2016
• 25 May 2016

Homilies

• 26 May 2016 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
• 29 May 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Jubilee of Deacons

Messages

• 21 May 2016 – Message of the Holy Father, read by His Eminence Card. Pietro Parolin, Secretary State, to the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the occasion of the 1st World Humanitarian Summit (Istanbul, 23-24 May 2016)

Regina Cæli

• 15 May 2016 – On the Solemnity of Pentecost

Speeches

• 16 May 2016 – To the Italian Episcopal Conference
• 19 May 2016 – Address on the occasion of the Presentation of the Letters of Credence by the Ambassadors of Estonia, Malawi, Namibia, the Seychelles, Thailand and Zambia accredited to the Holy See

Papal Tweets

• “Loving and forgiving are tangible and visible signs that faith has transformed our hearts.” @Pontifex 19 May 2016
• “The firm commitment for human rights springs from an awareness of the unique and supreme value of each person.” @Pontifex 20 May 2016
• “Each one of us can be a bridge of encounter between diverse cultures and religions, a way to rediscover our common humanity.” @Pontifex 21 May 2016
• “The feast of the Most Holy Trinity renews our mission of living in communion with God and all people on the model of the divine communion.” @Pontifex 22 May 2016
• “In a broken world, to communicate with mercy means to help create closeness between the children of God.” @Pontifex 23 May 2016
• “God can fill our hearts with his love and help us continue our journey together towards the land of freedom and life.” @Pontifex 24 May 2016
• “With the weapons of love, God has defeated selfishness and death. His son Jesus is the door of mercy wide open to all.” @Pontifex 25 May 2016
• “Jesus gives himself to us in the Eucharist, offering himself as spiritual food that sustains our life.” @Pontifex 26 May 2016
• “Mary is an icon of how the Church must offer forgiveness to those who seek it.” @Pontifex 27 May 2016
• “Remain steadfast in the journey of faith, with firm hope in the Lord. This is the secret of our journey!” @Pontifex 28 May 2016
• “By receiving the Eucharist we are nourished of the Body and Blood of Jesus, and by entering us, Jesus joins us to his Body!” @Pontifex 29 May 2016
• “We are stewards, not masters of our earth. Each of us has a personal responsibility to care for the precious gift of God’s creation.” @Pontifex 30 May 2016
• “I join spiritually all those taking part in special devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary on this last day of the month of May.” @Pontifex 31 May 2016
• “When disciples of Christ are transparent in heart and sensitive in life, they bring the Lord’s light to the places where they live and work.” @Pontifex 1 June 2016

Papal Instagram

• Franciscus

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from From 3 May 2016 to 18 May 2016.

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 3 May 2016 – Making our way
• 6 May 2016 – With joy and hope
• 9 May 2016 – A perfect stranger
• 10 May 2016 – For nobles causes

General Audiences

• 11 May 2016

Homilies

• 15 May 2016 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Pentecost

Messages

• 15 May 2016 – Message for World Mission Day 2016

Regina Cæli

• 8 May 2016

Speeches

• 7 May 2016 – Audience with “Doctors with Africa – Cuamm”
• 7 May 2016 – To the Pontifical Swiss Guard
• 12 May 2016 – To the International Union of Superiors General [UISG]
• 13 May 2016 – To participants in the International Conference of the Centesimus Annus pro Pontifice Foundation

Papal Tweets

• “Dear Religious: wake up the world! Be witnesses to a different way of thinking, acting and living!” @Pontifex 12 May 2016
• “If our hearts and actions are inspired by charity, by divine love, then our communication will be touched by God’s own power.” @Pontifex 13 May 2016
• “To communicate with mercy means to help create a healthy, free and fraternal closeness among the children of God.” @Pontifex 14 May 2016
• “Come, Holy Spirit! Free us from being closed in on ourselves and instill in us the joy of proclaiming the Gospel.” @Pontifex 15 May 2016
• “The gift of the Holy Spirit has been bestowed in abundance so that we may live lives of genuine faith and active charity.” @Pontifex 16 May 2016
• “The world needs the courage, hope, faith and perseverance of Christ’s followers.” @Pontifex 17 May 2016
• “The Jubilee is the party to which Jesus invites us all, without excluding anyone.” @Pontifex 18 May 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 29 April 2016 to 11 May 2016.

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 29 April 2016 – A double life
• 2 May 2016 – The cost of witness

General Audiences

• 30 April 2016 – Jubilee Audience of 30 April 2016
• 4 May 2016

Letters

• 10 May 2016 – Letter of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Day of Friendship between Copts and Catholics

Regina Cæli

• 1 May 2016

Speeches

• 2 May 2016 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (Mercedarians)
• 4 May 2016 – Greeting to participants in a Colloquium with the “Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies” of Amman, promoted by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue
• 5 May 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Prayer vigil to “Dry the tears”
• 6 May 2016 – Conferral of the Charlemagne Prize

Papal Tweets

• “There is the grave problem of labour, because of the high rate of young adults unemployed, but also for the issue of the dignity of work.” @Pontifex 2 May 2016
• “Jesus Christ, the incarnation of God’s mercy, out of love for us, died on the cross, and out of love he rose again from the dead.” @Pontifex 3 May 2016
• “May the challenges in the ecumenical journey encourage us to know each other better, pray together and unite in works of charity.” @Pontifex 4 May 2016
• “Christ is our greatest joy; he is always at our side and will never let us down.” @Pontifex 6 May 2016
• “Love, by its nature, is communication; it leads to openness and sharing. #ComMisericordia50” @Pontifex 7 May 2016
• Tweet is picture of letter. @Pontifex 8 May 2016
• “Jesus, ascended into heaven, is now in the lordship of God, present in every space and time, close to each one of us.” @Pontifex 9 May 2016
• “May today’s challenges become forces for unity to overcome our fears and build together a better future for Europe and the world.” @Pontifex 10 May 2016
• “What we say and how we say it, our every word and gesture, ought to express God’s compassion, tenderness and forgiveness for all.” @Pontifex 11 May 2016

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 19 March 2016 to 1 May 2016.

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 12 April 2016 – Two kinds of persecution
• 14 April 2016 – Docile and joyful
• 15 April 2016 – When a man is down
• 18 April 2016 – The only way
• 19 April 2016 – Orphans or disciples
• 21 April 2016 – Journey and remembrance
• 22 April 2016 – Three-dimensional Christians

General Audiences

• 20 April 2016
• 27 April 2016

Homilies

• 17 April 2016 – Holy Mass with Priestly Ordinations
• 24 April 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Jubilee for Boys and Girls

Letters

• 19 March 2016 – Letter of the Holy Father to Card. Marc Ouellet, President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America

Messages

• 19 April 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Centro Astalli, run by the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)
• 23 April 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father to boys and girls gathered in the Rome’s Olympic Stadium on the occasion of their Jubilee

Regina Cæli

• 17 April 2016
• 24 April 2016

Speeches

• 20 April 2016 – To the Athletes of the Austrian Ski Federation
• 21 April 2016 – To participants in the National Conference of the Italian Diocesan Caritas
• 24 April 2016 – Remarks of the Holy Father during the visit to the “Earth Village”
• 29 April 2016 – Address to Participants of the International Conference on the Progress of Regenerative Medicine and its Cultural Impact

Papal Tweets

• “Climate change represents one of the principal challenges facing humanity today, and the response requires the solidarity of all.” @Pontifex 21 April 2016
• “A true ecological approach knows how to safeguard the environment and justice, hearing the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.” @Pontifex 22 April 2016
• “Dear Young Friends, your names are written in heaven in the merciful heart of the Father. Be brave and go against the tide!” @Pontifex 23 April 2016
• “Dear Young People, with the grace of God you can become authentic and courageous Christians, witnesses to love and peace.” @Pontifex 24 April 2016
• “All are called to love and cherish family life, for families are not a problem; they are first
  and foremost an opportunity.” @Pontifex 25 April 2016
• “Let us break open our sealed tombs to the Lord – each of us knows what they are – so that he may enter and grant us life.” @Pontifex 26 April 2016
• “Christian hope is a gift that God gives us if we come out of ourselves and open our hearts to him.” @Pontifex 27 April 2016
• “Before the spiritual and moral abysses of mankind, only God’s infinite mercy can bring us salvation.” @Pontifex 28 April 2016
• “Jesus conquered evil at the root: he is the Door of Salvation, open wide so that each person may find mercy.” @Pontifex 29 April 2016
• “Work is proper to the human person and expresses the dignity of being created in the image of God.” @Pontifex 30 April 2016
• “I address a cordial greeting to the faithful of the Eastern Churches who are celebrating Holy Pascha today. Χριστὸς ἀνέστη!” @Pontifex 1 May 2016

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 7 April 2016 to 20 April 2016.

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 7 April 2016 – The lifeblood
• 11 April 2016 – Clinging to the written word

General Audiences

• 9 April 2016 – Jubilee Audience
• 13 April 2016

Regina Cæli

• 10 April 2016

Speeches

• 14 April 2016 – To the Staff and Students of the Pontifical Scots College
• 16 April 2016 – In-Flight Press Conference from Lesvos to Rome
• 16 April 2016 – Visit to Lesvos (Greece): Meeting with citizens and with the Catholic community. A remembering of the victims of migration
• 16 April 2016 – Visit to Lesvos (Greece): Joint declaration
• 16 April 2016 – Visit to Lesvos (Greece): Meeting with refugees
• 16 April 2016 – The Holy Father’s words during the flight from Rome to Lesvos

Papal Tweets

• “Love is the only light which can constantly illuminate a world grown dim.” @Pontifex 14 April 2016
• “In the darkest hours of a family’s life, union with Jesus can help avoid a breakup.” @Pontifex 15 April 2016
• “Refugees are not numbers, they are people who have faces, names, stories, and need to be treated as such.” @Pontifex 15 April 2016
• “Today is Benedict XVI’s birthday. Let us remember him in our prayers and thank God for giving him to the Church and the world.” @Pontifex 16 April 2016
• “Each vocation in the Church has its origin in the compassionate gaze of Jesus, who forgives us and calls us to follow Him.” @Pontifex 17 April 2016
• “We pray for the earthquake victims in Ecuador and Japan. May God and all our brothers and sisters give them help and support.” @Pontifex 18 April 2016
• “The royal road to peace is to see others not as enemies to be opposed but as brothers and sisters to be embraced.” @Pontifex 19 April 2016
• “To form a family is to be a part of God’s dream, to join him in building a world where no one will feel alone.” @Pontifex 20 April 2016