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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 21 September 2017 to 18 October 2017.

Angelus

• 1 October 2017

General Audiences

• 4 October 2017
• 11 October 2017

Letters

• 27 September 2017 – Letter of the Holy Father, signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, to the participants in the Fourth High Level Conference on “Our Ocean, an Ocean for Life” [Malta, 5–6 October 2017]

Messages

• 27 September 2017 – Message of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Vincentian family on the fourth centenary of the Vincentian Charism

Speeches

• 21 September 2017 – To the members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors
• 1 October 2017 – Pastoral Visit to Cesena and Bologna: Encounter with the world of work, unemployed, representatives of Unindustria, trade unions, the National Confederation of Cooperatives as well as the Cooperative Federation “Legacoop” in Piazza Maggiore (Bologna, 1 October 2017)
• 1 October 2017 – Pastoral Visit to Cesena and Bologna: Encounter with migrants and care workers in the reception centre “Hub regionale” in via Enrico Mattei (Bologna, 1 October 2017)
• 2 October 2017 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Little Sisters of Jesus
• 5 October 2017 – To participants in the General Assembly of the members of the Pontifical Academy for Life
• 11 October 2017 – To participants in the meeting promoted by the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization
• 13 October 2017 – To a group of faithful from Sri Lanka
• 18 October 2017 – To a Delegation from “Religions for Peace”

Papal Tweets

• “The statue of Our Lady of Aparecida was found by poor workers. May Mary bless all of us, but especially those seeking employment.” @Pontifex 13 October 2017
• “In this centenary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, we thank God for the countless blessings we have received under her protection.” @Pontifex 13 October 2017
• “We are called to defend and safeguard human life, especially in the mother’s womb, in infancy, old age and physical or mental disability.” @Pontifex 14 October 2017
• “Along with the Saints, let the joy and beauty of living the Gospel shine through the witness of our lives.” @Pontifex 15 October 2017
• “Ensuring everyone’s right to food and nourishment is an imperative we cannot ignore. It is a right to which there are no exceptions!” @Pontifex 16 October 2017
• “Sharing requires conversion, and this is a challenge. #ZeroHunger” @Pontifex 16 October 2017
• “It is the duty of the human family to help free every single person from poverty and hunger.” @Pontifex 17 October 2017
• “May artists spread the beauty of the faith and proclaim the grandeur of God’s creation and His boundless love for all.” @Pontifex 18 October 2017

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 5 October 2017 to 11 October 2017.

Letters

• 9 October 2017 – Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Bishops of India

Speeches

• 5 October 2017 – To the Delegation of the Church Relations Committee of the United Bible Societies
• 6 October 2017 – To the participants in the Congress on “Child Dignity in the Digital World”

Papal Tweets

• “The mission of schools and teachers is to develop an understanding of all that is true, good and beautiful.” @Pontifex 5 October 2017
• “Let us ensure that the Internet is a safe and richly human place for children: a network that does not entrap them but helps them to grow.” @Pontifex 6 October 2017
• “The Rosary is a synthesis of the mysteries of Christ: we contemplate them with Mary, who allows us to see with her eyes of faith and love.” @Pontifex 7 October 2017
• “When you experience bitterness, put your faith in all those who still work for good: in their humility lies the seed of a new world.” @Pontifex 8 October 2017
• “The search for peace is an open-ended task, a responsibility that never ends and that demands the commitment of everyone.” @Pontifex 9 October 2017
• “God does not disappoint! He has placed hope in our hearts so that it can blossom and bear fruit.” @Pontifex 10 October 2017
• “Like Saint John XXIII, whom we remember today, let us witness to God’s goodness and mercy before the Church and the world.” @Pontifex 11 October 2017

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 September 2017 to 4 October 2017.

Angelus

• 24 September 2017

General Audiences

• 27 September 2017

Messages

• 28 September 2017 – Message of the Holy Father, signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, to the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE) [Minsk, Belarus, 28 September – 1 October 2017]

Papal Tweets

• “Encountering Jesus can give a decisive direction to our life, filling it with meaning.” @Pontifex 28 September 2017
• “Today is the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Let us call on them so that we are always reminded of God’s presence.” @Pontifex 29 September 2017
• “I have chosen this theme for World Communications Day 2018: “The truth will set you free” (Jn 8:32). Fake news and journalism for peace.” @Pontifex 29 September 2017
• “In our times we need to pray so much – Christians, Jews, and Muslims – for peace.” @Pontifex 30 September 2017
• “Like Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, let us learn from the humility of God who became small for us.” @Pontifex 30 September 2017
• “Our guardian angel is a friend we do not see, but whose presence we feel. He accompanies us on our earthly journey to heaven.” @Pontifex 2 October 2017
• “Only in the silence of prayer can you learn to listen to the voice of God.” @Pontifex 3 October 2017
• “Like Saint Francis of Assisi, let us be transformed by the love of Christ in order to live in simplicity and joy.” @Pontifex 4 October 2017

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 13 September 2017 to 27 September 2017.

Angelus

• 17 September 2017

General Audiences

• 13 September 2017
• 20 September 2017

Speeches

• 22 September 2017 – To the National Directors of Pastoral Care for Migrants of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE)

Papal Tweets

• “The Gospel invites us first of all to answer to God, who loves us and saves us, and to recognize Him in our neighbor.” @Pontifex 23 September 2017
• “Joy multiplies when you share it!” @Pontifex 24 September 2017
• “Charity is more authentic and incisive when it is lived in communion.” @Pontifex 25 September 2017
• “Let us commit ourselves to a world without nuclear weapons by implementing the Non-Proliferation Treaty to abolish these weapons of death.” @Pontifex 26 September 2017
• “Let us share without fear the journey of migrants and refugees. #ShareJourney” @Pontifex 27 September 2017
• “#ShareJourney” Image @Pontifex 27 September 2017

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 29 August 2017 to 21 September 2017.

Letters

• 29 August 2017 – Letter of the Holy Father to the participants in the General Assembly of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the centenary of the death of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, patroness of Migrants [Chicago, 17–23 September 2017]

Motu Proprio

• 3 September 2017 – Apostolic Letter issued motu proprio of the Supreme Pontiff Francis Magnum Principium by which can. 838 of the Code of Canon Law is modified

Speeches

• 16 September 2017 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

Papal Tweets

• “The Lord does not leave us orphans: we have a Mother, the same one as Jesus. Mary takes care of us and always defends us.” @Pontifex 15 September 2017
• “Global action is needed in order to reduce pollution and at the same time promote development in poorer countries.” @Pontifex 16 September 2017
• “The more Jesus occupies the centre of our lives, the more He allows us to come out of ourselves and brings us closer to others.” @Pontifex 17 September 2017
• “Let us find the courage to purify our hearts by removing the rocks and thorns which choke the Word of God.” @Pontifex 18 September 2017
• “Let us work together to find concrete solutions to help the poor, refugees, victims of modern forms of slavery, in order to promote peace.” @Pontifex 19 September 2017
• “Hope is the virtue of a heart that does not close itself in darkness or remain locked in the past, but looks towards the future.” @Pontifex 20 September 2017
• “I appeal for peace and disarmament: in this world wounded by violence, we need fraternity among peoples.” @Pontifex 21 September 2017

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 28 August 2017 to 14 September 2017.

Angelus

• 3 September 2017
• 10 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Angelus, 10 September 2017, Cartagena de Indias (Colombia)

Homilies

• 7 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Holy Mass (Simón Bolívar Park, Bogotá – 7 September 2017)
• 8 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Holy Mass (Esplanade of Catama, Villavicencio – 8 September 2017)
• 9 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Holy Mass (Enrique Olaya Herrera Medellín airport, Medellín – 9 September 2017)
• 10 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Holy Mass (port of Contecar, Cartagena – 10 September 2017)

Messages

• 28 August 2017 – Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis for the International Meeting “Paths of Peace” [Münster and Osnabrück, Germany, 10–12 September 2017]
• 4 September 2017 – Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the upcoming Apostolic Journey to Colombia [6–11 September]

Speeches

• 4 September 2017 – To members of the Shalom Catholic Community
• 7 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Encounter with the Executive Committee of the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM) (Apostolic Nunciature, Bogotá – 7 September 2017)
• 7 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Encounter with the Bishops (Reception Room of the Cardinal’s Palace, Bogotá – 7 September 2017)
• 7 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Blessing of the Faithful from the balcony of the Cardinal’s Palace (Bogotá, 7 September 2017)
• 7 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Meeting with authorities and representatives of civil society (“Casa de Nariño” Presidential Palace’s Parade Square “Plaza de Armas”, Bogotá – 7 September 2017)
• 8 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: National reconciliation encounter (Las Malocas Park, Villavicencio, 8 September 2017)
• 9 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Encounter with priests, religious and their families at “La Macarena Stadium” (Medellín, 9 September 2017)
• 9 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Encounter in “Hogar San José” children’s home (Medellín, 9 September 2017)
• 10 September 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Return flight Press Conference of His Holiness Pope Francis from Colombia to Rome (Papal flight, 10 September 2017)

Papal Tweets

• “Dear Friends, please pray for me and all of Colombia, where I will be travelling for a journey dedicated to reconciliation and peace.” @Pontifex 5 September 2017
• “I encourage you to entrust yourselves to the Lord, who is the only one who helps and inspires us to contribute to reconciliation and peace.” @Pontifex 7 September 2017
• “Dear young people, do not be afraid of the future! Dare to dream big! Keep joy alive, a sign of a young heart that has encountered the Lord.” @Pontifex 7 September 2017
• “Reconciliation is consolidated by the contribution of all. It enables us to build the future and makes hope grow.” @Pontifex 8 September 2017
• “Truth is an inseparable companion of justice and mercy.” @Pontifex 8 September 2017
• “Today there are many who hunger for God, who hunger for dignity. As Christians, we must help them to be satiated by God.” @Pontifex 9 September 2017
• “Our contagious joy must be our first testimony to the closeness and love of God.” @Pontifex 9 September 2017
• “Charity helps us to know the truth and truth calls for acts of kindness.” @Pontifex 10 September 2017
• “To “take the first step” is, above all, to go out and meet others with Christ the Lord.” @Pontifex 10 September 2017
• “Dear Colombian brothers and sisters, thank you! I have met so many people who have touched my heart. You have done me a world of good!” @Pontifex 10 September 2017
• “I encourage world leaders to set aside partisan and ideological interests and seek together the common good of all humanity.” @Pontifex 12 September 2017
• “War is the negation of all rights. Let us pray for those who have the responsibility to avoid war between peoples.” @Pontifex 13 September 2017
• “In the Cross our hope is reborn. Hope born of the Cross is different from that of the world, because it is born of the love of Jesus.” @Pontifex 14 September 2017

Papal Instagram

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 August 2017 to 5 September 2017.

Angelus

• 27 August 2017

General Audiences

• 30 August 2017

Messages

• 24 August 2017 – Video message of the Holy Father to the centre for student inmates at the prison complex of Ezeiza (Argentina)
• 26 August 2017 – Video message of the Holy Father to the Polish pilgrims gathered to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Coronation of the image of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Queen of Poland
• 1 September 2017 – Joint message of Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the World Day of Prayer for Creation
• 2 September 2017 – Message of His Holiness Pope Francis to participants in the National Day of the Holy See at Expo 2017 in Astana

Speeches

• 24 August 2017 – To participants in the 68th National Liturgical Week in Italy
• 31 August 2017 – To the Delegation of Rabbis for the presentation of the Statement “Between Jerusalem and Rome”
• 2 September 2017 – To the Korean Council of Religious Leaders

Papal Tweets

• “If you pay attention to the heart, you will find you are close to the Lord and to others.” @Pontifex 31 August 2017
• “Lord, teach us to contemplate you in the beauty of creation and reawaken our gratitude and sense of responsibility.” @Pontifex 1 September 2017
• “Jesus is always there with an open heart. He throws open the mercy that he has in his heart. He forgives, embraces, and understands.” @Pontifex 2 September 2017
• “It is much more important to realize how much God loves us, than how much we ourselves love Him.” @Pontifex 3 September 2017
• “Jesus is present in so many of our brothers and sisters who suffer today like He did.” @Pontifex 4 September 2017
• “Like Mother Teresa, may we open up opportunities of joy and hope for the many who are discouraged and need understanding and tenderness.” @Pontifex 5 September 2017
• “Dear Friends, please pray for me and all of Colombia, where I will be travelling for a journey dedicated to reconciliation and peace.” @Pontifex 5 September 2017

Papal Instagram

• Franciscus

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 13 August 2017 to 29 August 2017.

Angelus

• 13 August 2017
• 15 August 2017
• 20 August 2017

General Audiences

• 23 August 2017

Messages

• 20 August 2017 – Message sent by the Secretary of State on behalf of the Holy Father on the occasion of the 38th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples [Rimini, 20–26 August 2017]

Papal Tweets

• “Humanity needs hope in order to live and needs the Holy Spirit in order to hope.” @Pontifex 24 August 2017
• “Being men and women of the Church means being men and women of communion.” @Pontifex 25 August 2017
• “May the Virgin Mary obtain for us the grace to be enlivened by the Holy Spirit, so we can witness to Christ with evangelical honesty.” @Pontifex 26 August 2017
• “Today how many mothers shed tears, like St Monica, so that their children will return to Christ! Do not lose hope in God’s grace!” @Pontifex 27 August 2017
• “The Gospel invites us to answer first and foremost to God who loves us and saves us, recognising Him in our neighbour.” @Pontifex 29 August 2017

Papal Instagram

• Franciscus

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 15 August 2017 to 23 August 2017.

Messages

• 15 August 2017 – Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Papal Tweets

• “May nothing stop you from living and growing in your Heavenly Father’s friendship, and from witnessing to His infinite goodness and mercy.” @Pontifex 17 August 2017
• “I pray for all the victims of the attacks of these days. May the blind violence of terrorism no longer find room to exist in this world!” @Pontifex 19 August 2017
• “We always need to rediscover God’s love and mercy in order to develop our relationship with Him.” @Pontifex 20 August 2017
• “May the Holy Spirit grant peace to the whole world and heal the wounds of war and terrorism.” @Pontifex 21 August 2017
• “When we are feeling sad, when it feels like everything is going wrong, we should remember: “God loves me. God never abandons me”.” @Pontifex 22 August 2017
• “The Lord is close to all those who are victims of old and new forms of slavery: inhuman labour, illegal trafficking and exploitation.” @Pontifex 23 August 2017

Papal Instagram

• Franciscus

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 6 August 2017 to 15 August 2017.

Angelus

• 6 August 2017

General Audiences

• 9 August 2017

Papal Tweets

• “Jesus does not leave us alone because we are precious to Him.” @Pontifex 10 August 2017
• “When something makes us suffer, let us listen to the voice of Jesus in our hearts: “Do not fear! Go ahead! I am with you!”” @Pontifex 11 August 2017
• “Dear young people, you are the hope of the Church. Do you dream about your future? Then take part in #synod18! http://goo.gl/WghUvl ” @Pontifex 12 August 2017
• “In Mary we see that humility is not a virtue of the weak but of the strong who don’t have to treat others badly to feel important.” @Pontifex 13 August 2017
• “The journey of entrusting ourselves to the Lord begins every day, starting each morning.” @Pontifex 14 August 2017
• “Mary’s Assumption regards our future: it turns our gaze heavenward announcing the new heaven and new earth with Christ’s victory.” @Pontifex 15 August 2017

Papal Instagram

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