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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 19 November 2015 to 31 December 2015.

Angelus

• 13 December 2015
• 20 December 2015
• 26 December 2015
• 27 December 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 10 December 2015 – A father’s caress
• 14 December 2015 – A grandmother’s lesson
• 15 December 2015 – Three traits

General Audiences

• 16 December 2015

Homilies

• 12 December 2015 – Holy Mass on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
• 13 December 2015 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Holy Mass and Opening of the Holy Door at the Basilica of St John Lateran
• 18 December 2015 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Opening of the “Holy Door of Charity” and Celebration of Holy Mass (Caritas Hostel in Via Marsala, 18 December 2015)
• 24 December 2015 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
• 27 December 2015 – Holy Mass for the Families

Messages

• 27 November 2015 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Fifth Festival of the Social Doctrine of the Church [Verona, 26–29 November 2015]
• 25 December 2015 – “Urbi et Orbi” Message – Christmas 2015

Speeches

• 19 November 2015 – To Participants in the International Conference sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers [for Health Pastoral Care]
• 20 November 2015 – To participants in the Convention sponsored by the Congregation for the Clergy on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Conciliar Decrees “Optatam Totius” and “Presbyterorum ordinis”
• 20 November 2015 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Federal Republic of Germany on their “ad Limina” visit
• 3 December 2015 – To the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
• 5 December 2015 – To the Association of Catholic School Parents [AGESC]
• 18 December 2015 – To the donors of the Crib and the Christmas Tree in St. Peter’s Square
• 21 December 2015 – To the personnel of the Holy See and of the Vatican City State for the exchange of Christmas wishes
• 21 December 2015 – To the Roman Curia on the occasion of the presentation of Christmas greetings

Papal Tweets

• “Mercy is the path uniting God with man, for it opens the heart to the hope of an eternal love (MV 2).” @Pontifex 19 December 2015
• “However grave our sin, God responds with total forgiveness (MV 3).” @Pontifex 20 December 2015
• “God is in love with us. He becomes small to help us love him in return.” @Pontifex 24 December 2015
• “When Christ is your friend, you have joy, serenity, happiness.” @Pontifex 25 December 2015
• “Let us pray for Christians suffering persecution, often amid the shameful silence of so many.” @Pontifex 26 December 2015
• “The mercy of God will always be greater than any sin (MV 3).” @Pontifex 29 December 2015
• “No one can put limits on God’s love, for he is always ready to forgive (MV 3).” @Pontifex 30 December 2015
• “Let us thank God who is merciful and ever at our side (MV 6).” @Pontifex 31 December 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 29 November 2015 to 14 December 2015.

Angelus

• 6 December 2015
• 8 December 2015

General Audiences

• 2 December 2015
• 9 December 2015

Homilies

• 8 December 2015 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Holy Mass and Opening of the Holy Door

Messages

• 29 November 2015 – Message for the 53rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2016
• 8 December 2015 – XLIX World Day of Peace 2016: Overcome Indifference and Win Peace

Speeches

• 30 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey of the Holy Father to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic: In-Flight Press Conference from Central African Republic to Rome (Papal Flight, 30 November 2015)
• 6 December 2015 – Address on the occasion of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Assisi

Papal Tweets

• “The Jubilee Year of Mercy reminds us that God is waiting for us with open arms, just like the father of the prodigal son.” @Pontifex 29 November 2015
• “Christians and Muslims are brothers and sisters, and we must act as such.” @Pontifex 30 November 2015
• “God Bless Africa!” @Pontifex 1 December 2015
• “May the Jubilee of Mercy bring us all closer to God’s goodness and love!” @Pontifex 8 December 2015
• “One goal for each day: to convey the tenderness of Christ to those who are most in need.” @Pontifex 14 December 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 6 August 2015 to 30 November 2015.

Angelus

• 22 November 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 19 November 2015 – The way of peace
• 20 November 2015 – A daily struggle
• 23 November 2015 – The one treasure

Homilies

• 26 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Kenya: Holy Mass at Nairobi University Campus
• 28 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Uganda: Holy Mass for the Martyrs of Uganda (Area of the Catholic Shrine of the Martyrs of Namugongo, 28 November 2015)
• 29 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Central African Republic: Mass with Priests, Consecrated Persons and Lay Leaders (Cathedral of Bangui, 29 November 2015)
• 30 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Central African Republic: Holy Mass celebrated at Barthélémy Boganda Stadium (Bangui, 30 November 2015)

Letters

• 12 October 2015 – Letter of the Holy Father on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM)
• 14 October 2015 – Letter of the Holy Father to the Cardinal Secretary of State on the reform process of certain structures of the Roman Curia
• 28 October 2015 – Chirograph of the Holy Father for the establishment of the “Gravissimum educationis” Foundation

Messages

• 22 October 2015 – Message of the Holy Father to the President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Decree “Apostolicam actuositatem”
• 23 November 2015 – Video Message of the Holy Father at the vigil of the Apostolic Journey to the Central African Republic [25–30 November 2015]
• 30 November 2015 – Message of the Holy Father to His Holiness Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch, for the Feast of Saint Andrew

Speeches

• 12 November 2015 – To a pilgrimage of the Guanellian Family
• 12 November 2015 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Slovakia on their “ad Limina” visit
• 13 November 2015 – To participants in the Conference sponsored by the “Romano Guardini Stiftung”
• 25 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Kenya: Meeting with Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps
• 25 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Kenya: Signing of the Golden Book at the State House of Nairobi
• 26 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Kenya: Visit to the U.N.O.N. (United Nations Office at Nairobi)
• 26 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Kenya: Meeting with Clergy, Men and Women Religious and Seminarians in the sports field of St Mary’s School (Nairobi, 26 November 2015)
• 26 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Kenya: Ecumenical and Interreligious meeting in the Hall of the Apostolic Nunciature (Nairobi, 26 November 2015)
• 27 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Uganda: Visit to Munyonyo and greeting to Catechists and Teachers
• 27 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Uganda: Meeting with Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps gathered in the Conference Hall of the State House (Entebbe, 27 November 2015)
• 27 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Kenya: Meeting with the young people at Kasarani Stadium (Nairobi, 27 November 2015)
• 27 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Kenya: Visit to Kangemi slum (Nairobi, 27 November 2015)
• 28 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Uganda: Meeting with Priests, Men and Women Religious and Seminarians at St Mary’s Cathedral (Kampala, 28 November 2015)
• 28 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Uganda: Visit to the House of Charity of Nalukolongo
• 28 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Uganda: Meeting with the young people at Kololo Air Strip in Kampala
• 29 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Central African Republic: Administration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation to some young people and Prayer Vigil at Cathedral Square (Bangui, 29 November 2015)
• 29 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Central African Republic: Meeting with Evangelical Communities gathered in the Faculty of Evangelical Theology [FATEB], Bangui,
• 29 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Central African Republic: Meeting with Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps (Bangui, 29 November 2015)
• 30 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Central African Republic: Meeting with the Muslim Community in the central Mosque of Koudoukou (Bangui, 30 November 2015)

Papal Tweets

• “Mungu abariki Kenya! God bless Kenya!” @Pontifex 25 November 2015
• “May my visit to Africa be a sign of the Church’s esteem for all religions, and strengthen our bonds of friendship.” @Pontifex 26 November 2015
• “The world is witnessing an unprecedented migration of peoples. I want to thank Uganda for its generosity in welcoming refugees.” @Pontifex 27 November 2015
• “Uganda has experienced the witness of Christian martyrs. May they help us spread the joy of the Gospel without fear.” @Pontifex 28 November 2015
• “I have great hope for Africa, and for the harvest of grace that the Lord is preparing in your midst.” @Pontifex 28 November 2015
• “I come to the Central African Republic as a pilgrim of peace and as an apostle of hope.” @Pontifex 29 November 2015
• “Where there is violence and hatred, Christians are called to witness to the God who is Love.” @Pontifex 29 November 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 31 October 2015 to 23 November 2015.

Angelus

• 15 November 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 13 November 2015 – Beauty great and small
• 16 November 2015 – Our identity up for auction
• 17 November 2015 – Without compromise

General Audiences

• 18 November 2015

Messages

• 10 November 2015 – Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the XX Public Session of the Pontifical Academies
• 23 November 2015 – Video message of the Holy Father at the vigil of the Apostolic Journey to Kenya and Uganda

Speeches

• 31 October 2015 – To the Christian Union of Business Executives [UCID]
• 6 November 2015 – To participants in the Italian Convention of Pro-Life Movements
• 7 November 2015 – To the personnel of the National Institute of Social Security [INPS]
• 11 November 2015 – To the Chairman of the Collegial Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina
• 14 November 2015 – To Members of the “Jesuit Refugee Service”
• 15 November 2015 – Visit to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rome

Papal Tweets

• “All human persons – all of us – are important in God’s eyes.” @Pontifex 19 November 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 1 November 2015 to 15 November 2015.

Angelus

• 8 November 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 5 November 2015 – Never exclude
• 6 November 2015 – To serve, not to be served

General Audiences

• 11 November 2015

Homilies

• 1 November 2015 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of All Saints (1st November 2015)
• 3 November 2015 – Papal Mass for the Repose of the Souls of the Cardinals and Bishops Who Died Over the Course of the Year
• 9 November 2015 – Holy Mass and Episcopal Ordination
• 10 November 2015 – Pastoral Visit – Florence: Holy Mass at the Artemio Franchi Municipal Stadium

Messages

• 12 November 2015 – Video Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the National Eucharistic Congress of India [Mumbai, 12–15 November 2015]

Speeches

• 10 November 2015 – Pastoral Visit – Florence: Meeting with the participants in the 5th Convention of the Italian Church (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, 10 November 2015)
• 10 November 2015 – Pastoral Visit – Prato: Meeting with the world of labour in the square in front of the Cathedral

Papal Tweets

• “As Christians, we are called to imitate the Good Shepherd and to help families experiencing difficulties.” @Pontifex 12 November 2015
• “I am deeply saddened by the terrorist attacks in Paris. Please join me in prayer for the victims and their families. #PrayersForParis” @Pontifex 14 November 2015
• “I am happy to pray today with the Lutheran community in Rome. May God bless all who work for dialogue and Christian unity.” @Pontifex 15 November 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 3 September 2015 to 8 December 2015.

Angelus

• 1 November 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 29 October 2015 – Like a mother hen
• 30 October 2015 – Capable of compassion

General Audiences

• 4 November 2015

Messages

• 3 September 2015 – Video message of the Holy Father to the International Congress of Theology held at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina [Buenos Aires, 1–3 September 2015]
• 10 October 2015 – Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Third World Forum of Local Economic Development [Turin, 13–16 October 2015]
• 16 October 2015 – Message for the World Food Day 2015
• 2 November 2015 – Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Global Christian Forum [Tirana, 2–4 November 2015]

Prayer

• 8 December 2015 – Prayer of Pope Francis for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy [8 December 2015 – 20 November 2016]

Speeches

• 26 October 2015 – To participants in the Fourth Course for the Formation of Military Chaplains on International Humanitarian Law promoted by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
• 29 October 2015 – To the Radio Maria Association
• 30 October 2015 – To the pilgrimage from El Salvador

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 20 October 2015 to 29 October 2015.

Angelus

• 25 October 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 20 October 2015 – The sister’s nickname
• 22 October 2015 – One step each day
• 23 October 2015 – Times change

General Audiences

• 28 October 2015

Speeches

• 26 October 2015 – Meeting with participants in the pilgrimage of Gypsies

Papal Tweets

• “Let us ask the help of Saint Michael the Archangel to defend us from the snares of the devil.” @Pontifex 29 October 2015
• “Vanity not only distances us from God: it makes us look ridiculous.” @Pontifex 29 October 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 115 October 2015 to 27 October 2015.

Angelus

• 18 October 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 15 October 2015 – Those who take away the keys
• 16 October 2015 – The seduction of chiaroscuro
• 19 October 2015 – How and how much

General Audiences

• 21 October 2015

Homilies

• 25 October 2015 – Holy Mass for the closing of the 14th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

Speeches

• 17 October 2015 – Ceremony commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Institution of the Synod of Bishops
• 22 October 2015 – Remarks of the Holy Father during the afternoon General Congregation of the Synod of Bishops
• 24 October 2015 – Conclusion of the Synod of Bishops on the Family
• 26 October 2015 – To Members of the Synod of the Chaldean Church

Papal Tweets

• “In the poor, we see the face of Christ who for our sake became poor.” @Pontifex 22 October 2015
• “Economic development needs to have a human face, so that no one will be excluded.” @Pontifex 24 October 2015
• “Parents, can you “waste time” with your children? It is one of the most important things that you can do each day.” @Pontifex 27 October 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 12 September 2015 to 20 October 2015.

Angelus

• 11 October 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 8 October 2015 – Those with no name
• 9 October 2015 – The well-mannered evil one

General Audiences

• 14 October 2015

Homilies

• 3 October 2015 – Mass celebrated for the Gendarmerie Corps of Vatican City State
• 18 October 2015 – Holy Mass and Canonization of four Blesseds

Speeches

• 12 September 2015 – To the personnel of the Cooperative Credit Bank of Rome
• 17 September 2015 – To Participants in the International Symposium on the Pastoral Care of the Street, organized by the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People
• 1 October 2015 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (1st October 2015)
• 3 October 2015 – To participants in the Meeting sponsored by the “Fondazione Banco Alimentare”
• 9 October 2015 – Remarks of the Holy Father during the General Congregation of the Synod of Bishops

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young friends, do not be afraid to give your all. Christ will never disappoint you.” @Pontifex 16 October 2015
• “Corruption is a cancer on society.” @Pontifex 20 October 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 September 2015 to 13 October 2015.

Angelus

• 4 October 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 1 October 2015 – Nostalgia for God (1st October 2015)
• 2 October 2015 – The angel and the child
• 6 October 2015 – Mercy first and foremost

General Audiences

• 7 October 2015

Messages

• 18 September 2015 – Video message of the Holy Father to Hungarian religious

Speeches

• 17 September 2015 – Audience to young consecrated persons
• 18 September 2015 – To participants in the Symposium organized by the Vatican Observatory
• 5 October 2015 – Introductory remarks by the Holy Father at the First General Congregation of the 14th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young friends, ask the Lord for a free heart so as not to be ensnared by the false pleasures of the world.” @Pontifex 8 October 2015
• “Work is important, but so too is rest. Shouldn’t we learn to respect times of rest, especially Sundays?” @Pontifex 10 October 2015
• “Let us learn solidarity. Without solidarity, our faith is dead.” @Pontifex 13 October 2015