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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.

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 11 January 2014 to 25 January 2014.

Angelus

• 19 January 2014

General Audiences

• 22 January 2014

Homilies

• 25 January 2014 – Solemnity of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle – Celebration of Vespers (25 January 2014)

Messages

• 24 January 2014 – Message of Pope Francis for the 48th World Communications Day, 2014 – Communication at the Service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter

Speeches

• 10 January 2014 – To the Pontifical Gestatorial Chair Bearers and their families
• 11 January 2014 – To members of the Catholic Committee for cultural collaboration with Orthodox Churches and Eastern Orthodox Churches
• 17 January 2014 – To an ecumenical delegation from Finland for the Feast of Saint Henry

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 20 January 2014 – Mass at Santa Marta
• 21 January 2014 – God chooses the little ones
• 23 January 2014 – Jealousy, envy and gossip divide and destroy Christian communities
• 24 January 2014 – How to create dialogue

Papal Tweets

• “It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions.” @pontifex, 20 January 2014
• “If we live the faith in our daily life, then our work too becomes a chance to spread the joy of being a Christian.” @pontifex, 21 January 2014
• “I join the March for Life in Washington with my prayers. May God help us respect all life, especially the most vulnerable” @pontifex, 22 January 2014
• “Like Mary, may we nurture the light born within us at Christmas. May we carry it everywhere in our daily lives.” @pontifex, 23 January 2014
• “We are called to live our baptism every day, as new creatures, clothed in Christ.” @pontifex, 24 January 2014
• “It is easy to ask God for things; we all do it. When will we also learn to give him thanks and to adore him?” @pontifex, 25 January 2014