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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 7 December 2015 to 23 March 2016.

Angelus

• 6 March 2016
• 13 March 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 3 March 2016 – A history of failed faithfulness
• 14 March 2016 – I don’t understand but I trust in you
• 15 March 2016 – The serpent that kills and the one that saves

General Audiences

• 12 March 2016 – Jubilee Audience of 12 March 2016: Mercy and service
• 16 March 2016

Homilies

• 20 March 2016 – Palm Sunday – XXXI World Youth Day

Letters

• 7 December 2015 – Rescript of the Holy Father regarding the implementation and compliance of new law for marriage annulment procedures

Messages

• 5 March 2016 – Message of the Holy Father to His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Major Archbishhop of Kyiv-Halyč
• 13 March 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the awarding of the Global Teacher 2016 Prize in Hanan Al Hroub

Speeches

• 3 March 2016 – To Participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life
• 4 March 2016 – To Participants in a Course sponsored by the Apostolic Penitentiary
• 12 March 2016 – To Participants in the Course promoted by the Tribunal of the Roman Rota
• 17 March 2016 – To Participants of the Harvard World Model United Nations

Papal Tweets

• “… That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments.” @Pontifex 12 March 2016
• “Pray for me.” @Pontifex 13 March 2016
• “The Sacrament of Reconciliation allows us to draw near to the Father with trust to have the certainty of his forgiveness.” @Pontifex 14 March 2016
• “God is truly “rich in mercy” and extends it abundantly upon those who appeal to Him with a sincere heart.” @Pontifex 15 March 2016
• “As we exit the confessional, we will feel his strength which gives new life and restores ardor to the faith. After confession we are reborn.” @Pontifex 16 March 2016
• “No one can be excluded from the mercy of God. The Church is the house where everyone is welcomed and no one is rejected.” @Pontifex 17 March 2016
• “The greater the sin, the greater the love that must be shown by the Church to those who repent.” @Pontifex 18 March 2016
• “I am beginning a new journey, on Instagram, to walk with you along the path of mercy and the tenderness of God.” @Pontifex 19 March 2016
• “Let us come to Him and let us not be afraid! Let us come to Him and say from the depths of our hearts: “Jesus, I trust in You!”” @Pontifex 20 March 2016
• “Let us take our Christian calling seriously and commit to live as believers.” @Pontifex 21 March 2016
• “I entrust to God’s mercy all those who lost their lives. #Brussels” @Pontifex 22 March 2016
• “With how much love Jesus looks at us! With how much love He heals our sinful heart! Our sins never scare Him.” @Pontifex 23 March 2016

Papal Instagram

• Pope now on Instagram – Franciscus

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 25 February 2016 to 9 March 2016.

Angelus

• 28 February 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 25 February 2016 – A name or an adjective
• 29 February 2016 – Salvation in the little things
• 1 March 2016 – The forgiveness equation (1st March 2016)

General Audiences

• 2 March 2016

Homilies

• 4 March 2016 – Penitential Celebration

Speeches

• 27 February 2016 – To the General Confederation of Italian Industry – Confindustria
• 29 February 2016 – To the “Carabinieri Company of Rome St Peter’s”

Papal Tweets

• “Open your heart to mercy! Divine mercy is stronger than the sins of men” @Pontifex 3 March 2016
• “Jesus Christ, with his closeness and tenderness, leads sinners into the place of grace and pardon. This is the mercy of God.” @Pontifex 4 March 2016
• “May the Lord free us from all temptation that separates us from what is essential in our mission and help rediscover the beauty of faith.” @Pontifex 5 March 2016
• “The Jubilee of Mercy is a propitious occasion to promote in the world ways to respect life and the dignity of each person.” @Pontifex 6 March 2016
• “My life, my attitude, the way of going through life, must really be a concrete sign of the fact that God is close to us.” @Pontifex 7 March 2016
• “Small gestures of love, of tenderness, of care, make people feel that the Lord is with us. This is how the door of mercy opens.” @Pontifex 8 March 2016
• “God has caressed us with his mercy. Let us bring God’s tender caress to others, to those who are in need.” @Pontifex 9 March 2016

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 22 January 2016 to 29 February 2016.

Angelus

• 21 February 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 23 February 2016 – Not talk but action

General Audiences

• 20 February 2016 – Jubilee Audience of 20 February 2016: Mercy and commitment
• 24 February 2016

Homilies

• 17 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Holy Mass at the Ciudad Juárez fairgrounds
• 22 February 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Jubilee for the Roman Curia

Messages

• 22 January 2016 – Message on the occasion of the Brotherhood Campaign 2016 of the Church in Brazil

Speeches

• 12 February 2016 – Meeting of His Holiness Pope Francis with His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia – Signing of the Joint Declaration (Havana – Cuba, 12 February 2016)
• 12 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey: Address of the Holy Father during the flight from Havana to Mexico City (Papal Flight, 12 February 2016)
• 16 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Greeting to children attending catechism classes at the Cathedral of Morelia
• 17 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: In-Flight Press Conference from Mexico City to Rome (Papal Flight, 17 February 2016)
• 17 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Farewell greeting of the Holy Father
• 17 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Meeting with the world of labour at the Bachilleres College in the state of Chihuahua (Ciudad Juárez, 17 February 2016)
• 17 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Visit to the penitentiary (CeReSo n. 3) of Ciudad Juárez
• 26 February 2016 – To participants in the Congress on the Encyclical Deus Caritas Est of Benedict XVI on the tenth anniversary of its publication
• 29 February 2016 – To His Holiness Pope Abuna Matthias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 28 January 2016 to 17 February 2016.

Angelus

• 31 January 2016
• 7 February 2016
• 14 February 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 28 January 2016 – Without measure
• 29 January 2016 – From sin into corruption
• 1 February 2016 – There is no humility without humiliation (1st February 2016)
• 4 February 2016 – The greatest legacy
• 5 February 2016 – Ever decreasing

General Audiences

• 30 January 2016 – Jubilee Audience of 30 January 2016
• 3 February 2016
• 10 February 2016

Homilies

• 2 February 2016 – Holy Mass on the occasion of the World Day of Consecrated Life
• 9 February 2016 – Holy Mass for the Capuchin Friars Minor
• 10 February 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Holy Mass, blessing and imposition of the Ashes
• 13 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Holy Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico City, 13 February 2016)
• 14 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Holy Mass in the area of the Study Centre of Ecatepec
• 15 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Holy Mass with representatives of the indigenous communities of Chiapas (San Cristóbal de Las Casas, 15 February 2016)
• 16 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Holy Mass with priests, men and women religious, consecrated people and seminarians (Morelia, 16 February 2016)

Messages

• 7 February 2016 – Video message of the Holy Father at the vigil of the Apostolic Journey to Mexico [12-18 February 2016]

Speeches

• 1 February 2016 – To participants in the Jubilee for Consecrated Life (1st February 2016)
• 6 February 2016 – Jubilee for Prayer Groups of Padre Pio
• 9 February 2016 – Meeting with the Missionaries of Mercy
• 12 February 2016 – Meeting of His Holiness Pope Francis with His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia – Signing of the Joint Declaration (Havana – Cuba, 12 February 2016)
• 13 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Meeting with the Bishops of Mexico gathered in the Cathedral (Mexico City, 13 February 2016)
• 13 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Meeting with authorities, representatives of civil society and the diplomatic corps (Mexico City, 13 February 2016)
• 14 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Visit to the “Federico Gómez”” pediatric hospital (Mexico City, 14 February 2016)
• 15 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Meeting with families in the “Víctor Manuel Reyna” stadium (Tuxtla Gutiérrez, 15 February 2016)
• 16 February 2016 – Apostolic Journey to Mexico: Meeting with young people in the “José María Morelos y Pavón” stadium (Morelia, 16 February 2016)

Papal Tweets

• “God wants to live amidst his sons and daughters. Let us make space for him in our hearts.” @Pontifex 4 February 2016
• “Entering through the Holy Door means discovering the depths of the Father’s mercy, who seeks each of us personally.” @Pontifex 8 February 2016
• “In Mexico I will look into the eyes of the Virgin Mary and implore her to look upon us always with mercy. I entrust my journey to her.” @Pontifex 11 February 2016
• “Today is a day of grace. The meeting with Patriarch Kirill is a gift from God. Pray for us.” @Pontifex 12 February 2016
• “Dear Mexican friends, you are in my heart. Let us put our trust in the Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe who always looks on us with tenderness.” @Pontifex 12 February 2016
• “Mexico has a young face. This makes it possible to contemplate and plan for a future, for a tomorrow. This offers hope.” @Pontifex 13 February 2016
• “Mary is the woman who says yes, a yes of surrender to God, a yes of surrender to her brothers and sisters. May we follow her example.” @Pontifex 13 February 2016
• “Simply looking at you, O Mother, to have eyes only for you, looking upon you without saying anything…” @Pontifex 14 February 2016
• “Lent is a time for reconsidering our feelings, for letting our eyes be opened to injustice, to open our hearts to those suffering.” @Pontifex 14 February 2016
• “May the Lord help us overcome the temptations of wealth, vanity and pride which seek to destroy the truth of the Gospel.” @Pontifex 14 February 2016
• “Jesus is waiting for us and wants to heal our hearts of all that tears us down. He is the God who has a name: Mercy.” @Pontifex 14 February 2016
• “In the heart of every person is a desire to live in freedom, in a place where change is possible in fellowship and solidarity.” @Pontifex 15 February 2016
• “Among the poor being treated worst is our planet. We cannot pretend all is fine in the face of the great environmental crisis.” @Pontifex 15 February 2016
• “I prefer a family with a tired face from sacrifices made rather than a pretty one which is unfamiliar with tenderness and compassion.” @Pontifex 15 February 2016
• “We learn how to pray, just as we do to walk, speak and listen. If you tell me how you pray, I can tell you how you live.” @Pontifex 16 February 2016
• “Our first calling is to learn how to say the “Our Father”. Father, help us to avoid the temptation of resignation.” @Pontifex 16 February 2016
• “In Jesus I have met the one who is able to bring out the best in me.” @Pontifex 16 February 2016
• “You have asked me for a word of hope: what I have to offer you has a name: Jesus Christ.” @Pontifex 16 February 2016
• “Jesus would never ask us to be assassins; he calls us to be disciples. He would never send us to die. He invites us to life.” @Pontifex 16 February 2016
• “The mercy of Jesus embraces everyone in every part of the world: open your hearts!” @Pontifex 17 February 2016
• “Celebrating the Jubilee of Mercy means learning how to not remain prisoners of the past. It means believing things can be different.” @Pontifex 17 February 2016
• “Dear prisoners, while you have experienced great pain, you can become prophets of a better society without violence and exclusion.” @Pontifex 17 February 2016
• “All of us must struggle so that work can become a reality of humanization and a positive future.” @Pontifex 17 February 2016

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 1 January 2016 to 2 February 2016.

Angelus

• 24 January 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 21 January 2016 – The ultimate instrument
• 22 January 2016 – The twelve pillars

General Audiences

• 27 January 2016

Homilies

• 1 January 2016 – Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Holy Mass and Opening of the Holy Door at the Basilica of St Mary Major (1st January 2016)
• 1 January 2016 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Most Holy Mother of God (1st January 2016)
• 6 January 2016 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
• 10 January 2016 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
• 25 January 2016 – Solemnity of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle – Celebration of Vespers

Messages

• 31 January 2016 – Video Message of the Holy Father for the conclusion of the International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu, Philippines

Speeches

• 16 January 2016 – To members of the Movement of Christian Workers
• 21 January 2016 – Jubilee for those Engaged in Pilgrimage Work and for Rectors of Shrines
• 22 January 2016 – Inauguration of the Judicial Year of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota

Papal Tweets

• “As Christians, we cannot be self-centred, but must always be open to others and for others.” @Pontifex 28 January 2016
• “Mary, Mother of Jesus, help us to share the wonders of the Lord with all whom we meet on the way.” @Pontifex 2 February 2016

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 3 September 2015 to 24 January 2016.

Angelus

• 17 January 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 3 September 2015 – A twofold confession
• 14 January 2016 – Victory and defeat
• 15 January 2016 – A step forward
• 18 January 2016 – New wineskins
• 19 January 2016 – Saint and sinner

General Audiences

• 20 January 2016

Messages

• 4 October 2015 – Lent 2016: “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice” (Mt 9:13). The works of mercy on the road of the Jubilee
• 24 January 2016 – L World Communications Day, 2016 – Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter

Speeches

• 17 January 2016 – Visit to the Synagogue of Rome
• 18 January 2016 – To the Officers and Agents of the General Inspectorate for Public Security at the Vatican

Papal Tweets

• “In today’s society, in which forgiveness is so rare, mercy is ever more important.” @Pontifex 22 January 2016

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 29 November 2015 to 19 January 2016.

Angelus

• 10 January 2016

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 7 January 2016 – The only criterion
• 8 January 2016 – A surprising embrace
• 12 January 2016 – A struggle with God

General Audiences

• 13 January 2016

Messages

• 30 December 2015 – Message of the Holy Father to Professor Klaus Schwab, Executive President of the World Economic Forum
• 6 January 2016 – Message for the Jubilee of Mercy for Young Boys and Girls

Speeches

• 29 November 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Central African Republic: Visit to the Refugee Camp of Saint Sauveur (Bangui, 29 November 2015)
• 18 January 2016 – To an ecumenical delegation from Finland for the Feast of Saint Henrik

Papal Tweets

• “Every Christian community should be an oasis of charity and warmth in the midst of a desert of solitude and indifference.” @Pontifex 15 January 2016
• “The Gospel calls us to be close to the poor and forgotten, and to give them real hope.” @Pontifex 19 January 2016

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 14 December 2015 to 11 January 2016.

Angelus

• 1 January 2016
• 3 January 2016
• 6 January 2016

General Audiences

• 30 December 2015

Homilies

• 31 December 2015 – Celebration of Vespers and Te Deum in Thanksgiving for the past year

Messages

• 27 December 2015 – Message of the Holy Father, signed by the Secretary of State, to the young people gathered in Valencia (Spain) on the occasion of the meeting organized by the Taizé Community

Speeches

• 14 December 2015 – To groups of the “Policoro Project” of the Italian Episcopal Conference
• 17 December 2015 – To the children of Italian Catholic Action
• 17 December 2015 – Presentation of the Letters of Credence by the Ambassadors of Guinea, Latvia, India and Bahrain accredited to the Holy See
• 19 December 2015 – To the employees of the Italian State Railways
• 31 December 2015 – To the International Federation of Pueri Cantores
• 11 January 2016 – Address to the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings

Papal Tweets

• “In Jesus of Nazareth, mercy has appeared and lives (MV 1).” @Pontifex 5 January 2016
• “When the world slumbers in comfort and selfishness, our Christian mission is to help it rouse from sleep.” @Pontifex 8 January 2016
• “When we entrust ourselves to the Lord, we can overcome all obstacles that we encounter on the way.” @Pontifex 8 January 2016

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