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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 23 October 2013 to 5 April 2014.

Angelus

• 30 March 2014

General Audiences

• 2 April 2014

Homilies

• 28 March 2014 – Penitential Celebration

Messages

• Message to the new Syrian-Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, Ignatius Aphrem II

Speeches

• 23 October 2013 – To participants in the national meeting of Chaplains of Italian prisons * Link on Vatican site was previously broken
• 21 November 2013 – Meeting with the Patriarchs and Major Archbishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches * Link on Vatican site was previously broken
• 14 March 2014 – To the Roman Curia at the conclusion of the Lenten retreat
• 22 March 2014 – To members of the “Corallo” Association
• 24 March 2014 – To Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Guinea on their “ad Limina” visit

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 31 March 2014 – Do not be existential tourists
• 1 April 2014 – Beyond formalism
• 3 April 2014 – The power of real prayer
• 4 April 2014 – Friday Mass in Santa Marta

Papal Tweets

• “Lent is a time to change direction, to respond to the reality of evil and poverty.” @pontifex, 31 March 2014
• “Dear parents, teach your children to pray. Pray with them.” @pontifex, 1 April 2014
• “May we never get used to the poverty and decay around us. A Christian must act.” @pontifex, 3 April 2014
• “With Jesus our life becomes full. With him everything makes sense. (EG 266)” @pontifex, 4 April 2014
• “In the Gospel we can hear Jesus speaking to us every day: may we always carry with us a small copy of the Gospel!” @pontifex, 5 April 2014

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 27 February to 29 March 2014.

Angelus

• 23 March 2014

General Audiences

• General Audience

Speeches

• 27 February 2014 – To Bishops who are friends of the Focolare Movement
• 20 March 2014 – To the managers and workers of the Terni steel mill and the faithful of the Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia, Italy
• 21 March 2014 – Meeting with the “Libera” Foundation of Fr. Luigi Ciotti
• 24 March 2014 – To participants in the Plenary Session of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers (for Health Pastoral Care)

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 24 March 2014 – Marginalized and therefore saved
• 25 March 2014 – Salvation is a gift
• 28 March 2014 – I am returning home

Papal Tweets

• “Jesus is never far from us sinners. He wants to pour out on us, without limit, all of his mercy.” @pontifex, 24 March 2013
• “We cannot be tepid disciples. The Church needs our courage in order to give witness to truth.” @pontifex, 25 March 2013
• “Lent is a time of grace, a time to convert and live out our baptism fully.” @pontifex, 27 March 2013
• “We all need to improve, to change for the better. Lent helps us fight against our faults.” @pontifex, 28 March 2013
• “We live in a society that leaves no room for God; day by day this numbs our hearts.” @pontifex, 29 March 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 16 March to 22 March 2014.

Angelus

• 16 March 2014

General Audiences

• 19 March 2014

Homilies

• 16 March 2014 – Pastoral Visit to the Roman parish “Santa Maria dell’Orazione”

Speeches

• 17 March 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of East Timor on their ad Limina Visit

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 17 March 2014 – Mercy and judgement
• 18 March 2014 – Christians without masks
• 20 March 2014 – The nameless man
• 21 March 2014 – The imprisoned word

Papal Tweets

• “Thank you for all your warm wishes on my anniversary. Please continue praying for me.” @pontifex, 17 March 2013
• “Christian love is loving without counting the cost. This is the lesson of the Good Samaritan; this is the lesson of Jesus.” @pontifex, 18 March 2013
• “I greet the World School Network for Encounter.

  Today we plant the first virtual olive tree for peace. @infoscholas” @pontifex, 19 March 2013

• “May we learn to say “thank you” to God and to one another. We teach children to do it, and then we forget to do it ourselves!” @pontifex, 20 March 2013
• “Sickness and death are not taboo subjects. They are realities that we must face in Jesus’ presence.” @pontifex, 21 March 2013
• “Jesus is our hope. Nothing – not even evil or death – is able to separate us from the saving power of his love.” @pontifex, 22 March 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 25 February to 13 March 2014.

Angelus

• 9 March 2014

Messages

• 25 February 2014 – Message on the occasion of the Brotherhood Campaign of the Church in Brazil
• 7 March 2014 – Message to participants in the Conference promoted by the Vicariate of Rome on the theme “The Mission of Lay Christians in the City”
• 8 March 2014 – Message to participants in the International Symposium on the theme: “The management of the ecclesiastical goods of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, for the service of humanity and for the mission of the Church”

Speeches

• 27 February 2014 – To a meeting of the Congregation for Bishops
• 6 March 2014 – To the parish priests of Rome

Papal Tweets

• “Please pray for me.” @pontifex, 13 March 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 19 February to 7 March 2014.

Angelus

• 2 March 2014

General Audiences

• 5 March 2014

Homilies

• 5 March 2014 – Holy Mass, blessing and imposition of the Ashes

Messages

• 19 February 2014 – Message to participants in the General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life

Speeches

• 3 March 2014 – To participants in the Assembly of the Italian Federation of Spiritual Exercises (FIES)
• 7 March 2014 – To a delegation of the World Council of Churches

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 3 March 2014 – Sisters and priests free from idolatry
• 6 March 2014 – The Christian way
• 7 March 2014 – The ghost of hypocrisy

Papal Tweets

• “How to live a good marriage? United to the Lord, who always renews our love and strengthens it to overcome every difficulty.” @pontifex, 3 March 2013
• “In life we all make many mistakes. Let us learn to recognize our errors and ask forgiveness.” @pontifex, 4 March 2013
• “Lent is a good time for sacrificing. Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.” @pontifex, 5 March 2013
• “Let us pray for Christians who are victims of persecution, so that they may know how to respond to evil with good.” @pontifex, 6 March 2013
• “Our deepest joy comes from Christ: remaining with him, walking with him, being his disciples.” @pontifex, 7 March 2013
• “The challenge for Christian spouses:remaining together, knowing how to love one another always, and doing so in a way that their love grows.” @pontifex, 8 March 2013

Other

• 5 March 2014 – Zenit: English Translation of Pope Francis’ Corriere della Sera Interview
• 7 March 2014 – Zenit: Benedict XVI Pays Tribute to Blessed John Paul II in New Interview

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 2 February to March 1 2014.

Angelus

• 23 February 2014

Apostolic Letter

• 24 February 2014 – Apostolic Letter Issued Motu Proprio Fidelis dispensator et prudens setting up a new coordination structure for economic and administrative affairs of the Holy See and the Vatican City State

General Audiences

• 26 February 2014

Letters

• 2 February 2014 – Letter to Families

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 24 February 2014 – Returning home
• 25 February 2014 – Those who make merry through war
• 27 February 2014 – Consistency in the Christian life
• 28 February 2014 – When a love fails

Papal Tweets

• “Our Lady is always close to us, especially when we feel the weight of life with all its problems.” @pontifex, 24 February 2014
• “All of us who are baptized are missionary disciples. We are called to become a living Gospel in the world.” @pontifex, 25 February 2014
• “In a family it is normal to take charge of those who need help. Do not be afraid of frailty!” @pontifex, 27 February 2014
• The Eucharist is essential for us: it is Christ who wishes to enter our lives and fill us with his grace. @pontifex, 28 February 2014
• “Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life.” @pontifex, 1 March 2014

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 16 to 22 February 2014.

Angelus

• 16 February 2014

General Audiences

• 19 February 2014

Homilies

• 16 February 2014 – Pastoral Visit to the Roman parish “San Tommaso Apostolo”
• 22 February 2014 – Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals
• 23 February 2014 – Holy Mass with the new Cardinals

Speeches

• 13 February 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Bulgaria on their “ad Limina” visit
• 13 February 2014 – To participants in the Plenary Session of the Congregation for Catholic Education (for Educational Institutions)
• 14 February 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Czech Republic on their “ad Limina” visit
• 14 February 2014 – To engaged couples preparing for marriage
• 20 February 2014 – Extraordinary Consistory

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 17 February 2014 – A holy patience
• 18 February 2014 – Resist temptation
• 20 February 2014 – To Know Jesus, We Must Follow Him
• 21 February 2014 – Faith Is Not Casuistry

Papal Tweets

• “To all who are sick, do not lose hope, especially when your suffering is at its worst. Christ is near you.” @pontifex, 17 February 2013
• “Let us learn from Christ how to pray, to forgive, to sow peace, and to be near those in need.” @pontifex, 18 February 2013
• “Lord Jesus, make us capable of loving as you love.” @pontifex, 20 February 2013
• “Confirmation is important for Christians; it strengthens us to defend the faith and to spread the Gospel courageously.” @pontifex, 21 February 2013
• “Let us never lose hope! God loves us always, even with our mistakes and sins.” @pontifex, 22 February 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 7 to 15 February 2014.

Angelus

• 9 February 2014

General Audiences

• 12 February 2014

Speeches

• 7 February 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Poland on their ad Limina visit
• 8 February 2014 – To a group of faithful from Sri Lanka
• 13 February 2014 – To a delegation of the “American Jewish Committee”

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 10 February 2014 – At Mass without a watch
• 13 February 2014 – The king and the woman
• 16 February 2014 – Moving forward beyond obstacles

Papal Tweets

• “Let us pray for all good and faithful priests who dedicate themselves to their people with generosity and unknown sacrifices.” @pontifex, 10 February 2013
• “Today I ask you to join me in prayer for His Holiness Benedict XVI, a man of great courage and humility.” @pontifex, 11 February 2013
• “I greet all those who are sick and suffering. Christ Crucified is with you; cling to him!” @pontifex, 11 February 2013
• “Let us pray for seminarians, that they may listen to the voice of the Lord and follow it with courage and joy.” @pontifex, 13 February 2013
• “Dear young people, don’t be afraid to marry. A faithful and fruitful marriage will bring you happiness.” @pontifex, 14 February 2013
• “Let us pray for peace in Africa, especially in the Central African Republic and in South Sudan. #prayforpeace” @pontifex, 15 February 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 26 December 2013 to 8 February 2014.

Angelus

• 2 February 2014

General Audiences

• 5 February 2014

Homilies

• 2 February 2014 – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord – 16th World Day For Consecrated Life

Messages

• 26 December 2013 – Message of Pope Francis for Lent 2014: He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich (cf. 2 Cor 8:9)
• 21 January 2013 – Message of Pope Francis for the 29th World Youth Day, 2014: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 5:3)

Speeches

• 25 January 2014 – To participants in the National Congress sponsored by the Italian Women’s Centre
• 30 January 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Austria on their ad Limina visit
• 31 January 2014 – To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
• 1 February 2014 – To representatives of the Neocatechumenal Way

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 3 February 2014 – When faced with darkness Mass at Santa Marta
• 4 February 2014 – When God cries
• 6 February 2014 = What we leave to others
• 7 February 2014 – Return to the first Galilee

Papal Tweets

• “It is important to have friends we can trust. But it is essential to trust the Lord, who never lets us down.” @pontifex, 3 February 2013
• “Dear young people, Jesus gives us life, life in abundance. If we are close to him we will have joy in our hearts and a smile on our face.” @pontifex, 4 February 2013
• “The world makes us look towards ourselves, our possessions, our desires.The Gospel invites us to be open to others, to share with the poor.” @pontifex, 6 February 2013
• “What zest life acquires when we allow ourselves to be filled by the love of God!” @pontifex, 7 February 2013
• “The Sacraments, especially Confession and the Eucharist, are privileged places of encountering Christ.” @pontifex, 8 February 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 16 October 2013 to 1 February 2014.

Angelus

• 26 January 2014

General Audiences

• 29 January 2014

Homilies

• 19 January 2014 – Homily of the Holy Father during the Pastoral visit to the Roman parish “Sacro Cuore di Gesù a Castro Pretorio”

Messages

• 16 October 2013 – Message on the occasion of World Food Day 2013
• 28 January 2014 – Message on the occasion of the 18th Public Session of the Pontifical Academies

Speeches

• 16 January 2014 – To the members of the College of Personnel of the Pontifical Antechamber and their families
• 17 January 2014 – To the personnel of the Apostolic Floreria and their families
• 18 January 2014 – To the employees of RAI and their families on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the first Italian television transmission
• 20 January 2014 – To Officials and Officers of the General Inspectorate for Public Security at the Vatican
• 24 January 2014 – To Prelate Auditors, Officials and Advocates of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota on the occasion of the inauguration of the Judicial Year
• 30 January 2014 – To a delegation from the University of Notre Dame (Indiana, U.S.A.)

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 27 January 2014 – Bishops, priests ordained to serve
• 28 January 2014 – The fruitfulness of praise
• 30 January 2014 – Christians must “feel with the Church”
• 31 January 2014 – Christian mediocrity leads to a ‘loss of sense of sin’

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young people, let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!” @pontifex, 27 January 2014
• “Let us pray for Christian unity. There are so many beautiful things which unite us” @pontifex, 28 January 2014
• “I cannot imagine a Christian who does not know how to smile. May we joyfully witness to our faith.” @pontifex, 30 January 2014
• “No one saves oneself. The community is essential.” @pontifex, 31 January 2014
• “Sometimes we are saddened by the weight of our sins. May we not be discouraged. Christ has come to lift this burden and give us peace.” @pontifex, 1 February 2014
• “May the World Day of Consecrated Life be a timely occasion to rediscover the centrality of Jesus in our lives.” @pontifex, 2 February 2014

Notes:

• The “Message on the occasion of World Food Day 2013” for the English translation was a broken link on the Vatican site and just recently fixed.