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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

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