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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 115 October 2015 to 27 October 2015.

Angelus

• 18 October 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 15 October 2015 – Those who take away the keys
• 16 October 2015 – The seduction of chiaroscuro
• 19 October 2015 – How and how much

General Audiences

• 21 October 2015

Homilies

• 25 October 2015 – Holy Mass for the closing of the 14th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

Speeches

• 17 October 2015 – Ceremony commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Institution of the Synod of Bishops
• 22 October 2015 – Remarks of the Holy Father during the afternoon General Congregation of the Synod of Bishops
• 24 October 2015 – Conclusion of the Synod of Bishops on the Family
• 26 October 2015 – To Members of the Synod of the Chaldean Church

Papal Tweets

• “In the poor, we see the face of Christ who for our sake became poor.” @Pontifex 22 October 2015
• “Economic development needs to have a human face, so that no one will be excluded.” @Pontifex 24 October 2015
• “Parents, can you “waste time” with your children? It is one of the most important things that you can do each day.” @Pontifex 27 October 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 12 September 2015 to 20 October 2015.

Angelus

• 11 October 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 8 October 2015 – Those with no name
• 9 October 2015 – The well-mannered evil one

General Audiences

• 14 October 2015

Homilies

• 3 October 2015 – Mass celebrated for the Gendarmerie Corps of Vatican City State
• 18 October 2015 – Holy Mass and Canonization of four Blesseds

Speeches

• 12 September 2015 – To the personnel of the Cooperative Credit Bank of Rome
• 17 September 2015 – To Participants in the International Symposium on the Pastoral Care of the Street, organized by the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People
• 1 October 2015 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (1st October 2015)
• 3 October 2015 – To participants in the Meeting sponsored by the “Fondazione Banco Alimentare”
• 9 October 2015 – Remarks of the Holy Father during the General Congregation of the Synod of Bishops

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young friends, do not be afraid to give your all. Christ will never disappoint you.” @Pontifex 16 October 2015
• “Corruption is a cancer on society.” @Pontifex 20 October 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 September 2015 to 13 October 2015.

Angelus

• 4 October 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 1 October 2015 – Nostalgia for God (1st October 2015)
• 2 October 2015 – The angel and the child
• 6 October 2015 – Mercy first and foremost

General Audiences

• 7 October 2015

Messages

• 18 September 2015 – Video message of the Holy Father to Hungarian religious

Speeches

• 17 September 2015 – Audience to young consecrated persons
• 18 September 2015 – To participants in the Symposium organized by the Vatican Observatory
• 5 October 2015 – Introductory remarks by the Holy Father at the First General Congregation of the 14th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young friends, ask the Lord for a free heart so as not to be ensnared by the false pleasures of the world.” @Pontifex 8 October 2015
• “Work is important, but so too is rest. Shouldn’t we learn to respect times of rest, especially Sundays?” @Pontifex 10 October 2015
• “Let us learn solidarity. Without solidarity, our faith is dead.” @Pontifex 13 October 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from from 5 September 2015 to 4 October 2015.

General Audiences

• 30 September 2015

Homilies

• 4 October 2015 – Holy Mass for the opening of the 14th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

Messages

• 12 September 2015 – Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2016

Speeches

• 5 September 2015 – To members of the Parish Evangelisation Cell System
• 7 September 2015 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Portugal on their “ad Limina” visit
• 11 September 2015 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretians)
• 27 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey of the Holy Father to Cuba, to the United States of America and Visit to the United Nations Headquarters: In-Flight Press Conference of His Holiness Pope Francis from the United States of America to Rome (Papal Flight, 27 September 2015)
• 3 October 2015 – Prayer Vigil in preparation for the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

Papal Tweets

• “Our life is not a pointless wandering. We have a sure goal: the house of the Father.” @Pontifex 1 October 2015
• “The faith is not a gift just for me. Faith is given to be joyfully shared.” @Pontifex 3 October 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from from 15 August 2015 to 28 September 2015.

Angelus

• 13 September 2015
• 20 September 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 10 September 2015 – How peace is made
• 11 September 2015 – The risk of hypocrisy
• 14 September 2015 – On the path of humility
• 15 September 2015 – Contagious motherhood

General Audiences

• 16 September 2015

Homilies

• 20 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Cuba: Celebrations of Vespers with Priests, Men and Women Religious and Seminarians at the Cathedral of Havana
• 20 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Cuba: Holy Mass at Plaza de la Revolución in Havana
• 21 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Cuba: Holy Mass at Plaza de la Revolución in Holguín
• 22 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Cuba: Holy Mass at the Minor Basilica of the Shrine “Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre” (Santiago, 22 September 2015)
• 23 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Holy Mass and Canonization of Blessed Fr. Junipero Serra at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, D.C., 23 September 2015)
• 24 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Vespers with the Clergy, Men and Women Religious at St Patrick’s Cathedral (New York, 24 September 2015)
• 25 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Holy Mass at the Madison Square Garden – New York, 25 September 2015
• 26 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Holy Mass with the Bishops, Clergy, Men and Women Religious of Pennsylvania gathered in the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul (Philadelphia, 26 September 2015)
• 27 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Mass for the conclusion of the Eighth World Meeting of Families at B. Franklin Parkway (Philadelphia, 27 September 2015)

Messages

• 15 August 2015 – XXXI World Youth Day, 2016
• 29 August 2015 – Message to participants in the International Meeting for Peace sponsored by the Community of Sant’Egidio [Tirana, 6–8 September 2015]
• 17 September 2015 – Video message of Pope Francis at the vigil of the Apostolic Journey to Cuba
• 18 September 2015 – Message of the Holy Father to His Holiness Mar Gewargis III, Catholicos Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East

Unknown

• 21 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Cuba: Prayer during the visit at the Shrine of the “Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre” (Santiago de Cuba, 21 September 2015)
• 25 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Prayer of the Holy Father during the Interreligious Meeting at the Ground Zero Memorial (New York, 25 September 2015)

Speeches

• 10 September 2015 – To the Bishops appointed over the past year
• 10 September 2015 – Address to participants in the meeting sponsored by the Teams of Our Lady (Équipes Notre Dame)
• 11 September 2015 – To participants in the Meeting sponsored by the “Foundation for sustainable development” on “Environmental justice and climate change”
• 16 September 2015 – To the Environment Ministers of the European Union
• 17 September 2015 – To participants of the meeting organized by the Pontifical Council “Cor Unum” on the Iraqy-Syrian humanitarian crisis
• 17 September 2015 – Remarks by the Holy Father during a via satellite Video Conference hosted by CNN with “Scholas Occurrentes”
• 19 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Cuba: Welcoming ceremony at “José Martí” International Airport (Havana, 19 September 2015)
• 19 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey of the Holy Father to Cuba, to the United States of America and Visit to the United Nations Headquarters: Greeting to journalists during the flight Rome-Havana
• 20 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Cuba: Address to students gathered at the Fr Félix Varela Cultural Centre (Havana, 20 September 2015)
• 22 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Cuba: Meeting with families at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (Santiago, 22 September 2015)
• 22 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey to Cuba, United States of America and Visit to the United Nations: In-Flight Press Conference from Santiago de Cuba to Washington D.C. (Papal flight, 22 September 2015)
• 23 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Meeting with the Bishops of the United States of America at St Matthew’s Cathedral (Washington, D.C., 23 September 2015)
• 23 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Welcoming ceremony at the South Lawn of the White House (Washington, D.C., 23 September 2015)
• 24 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Visit to the Congress of the United States of America (Washington D.C., 24 September 2015)
• 24 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Visit to the Charitable Center of St. Patrick Parish and meeting with the homeless (Washington, D.C., 24 September 2015)
• 25 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Visit to “Our Lady, Queen of the Angels” School and meeting with children and immigrant families in Harlem (New York, 25 September 2015)
• 25 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Interreligious encounter at the Ground Zero memorial (New York, 25 September 2015)
• 25 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United Nations: Meeting with the members of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization (New York, 25 September 2015)
• 25 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United Nations: Greeting to the personnel of the United Nations
• 26 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Prayer vigil for the Festival of families at the B. Franklin Parkway (Philadelphia, 26 September 2015)
• 26 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Meeting for Religious Liberty with the Hispanic community and other immigrants at the Independence Mall (Philadelphia, 26 September 2015)
• 27 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Greeting to the organizing committee, volunteers and benefactors at the International Airport of Philadelphia
• 27 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Visit to detainees at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (Philadelphia, 27 September 2015)
• 27 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Meeting with bishops taking part in the World Meeting of Families gathered at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (Philadelphia, 27 September 2015)
• 27 September 2015 – Apostolic Journey – United States of America: Meeting with victims of sexual abuse (St. Charles Borromeo Seminary – Philadelphia, 27 September 2015)

Papal Tweets

• “In spite of injustices and sufferings, the Lord’s victory is certain.” @Pontifex 17 September 2015
• “I ask you to join me in praying for my trip to Cuba and the United States. I need your prayers.” @Pontifex 18 September 2015
• “Thank you to the Cuban people! Thank you from my heart!” @Pontifex 22 September 2015
• “With my heartfelt thanks. May the love of Christ always guide the American people! #GodBlessAmerica” @Pontifex 28 September 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from from 3 September 2015 to 15 September 2015.

Angelus

• 6 September 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 4 September 2015 – Bite your tongue
• 7 September 2015 – Persecuted for being Christian
• 8 September 2015 – In the little things

General Audiences

• 9 September 2015

Messages

• 15 September 2015 – XXIV World Day of the Sick, 2016

Speeches

• 3 September 2015 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Schönstatt Fathers
• 4 September 2015 – Remarks by the Holy Father during a via satellite Video Conference hosted by ABC News with three groups from different cities in the United States of America

Papal Tweets

• “May every parish and religious community in Europe host a refugee family. #Jubilee #refugeeswelcome” @Pontifex 8 September 2015
• “Do we say “Thank you” to God every day?” @Pontifex 10 September 2015
• “Every time that we make the sign of the cross, we draw closer to the great mystery of the Trinity.” @Pontifex 12 September 2015
• “God loves the lowly. When we live humbly, he takes our small efforts and creates great things.” @Pontifex 14 September 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from From 23 August 2015 to 7 September 2015.

Angelus

• 23 August 2015
• 30 August 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 1 September 2015 – Paul’s advice (1st September 2015)

General Audiences

• 26 August 2015
• 2 September 2015

Papal Tweets

• “Lord, help us always to be more generous and closer to poor families.” @Pontifex 28 August 2015
• “Today is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Let us work and pray.” @Pontifex 1 September 2015
• “War is the mother of all poverty, a vast predator of lives and souls.” @Pontifex 4 September 2015
• “Let us ask Our Lady to help all families, especially those affected by unemployment.” @Pontifex 7 September 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 7 August 2015 to 25 August 2015.

Angelus

• 9 August 2015
• 15 August 2015
• 16 August 2015

General Audiences

• 12 August 2015
• 19 August 2015

Messages

• 16 August 2015 – Message of the Holy Father to the Taizé Community

Speeches

• 7 August 2015 – To the Eucharistic Youth Movement (MEG)

Papal Tweets

• “Mary is full of grace. She is a sure refuge for us in times of temptation.” @Pontifex 13 August 2015
• “Mary’s life shows that God accomplishes great deeds through those who are the most humble.” @Pontifex 15 August 2015
• “When we experience the merciful love of the Father, we are more able to share this joy with our neighbour.” @Pontifex 18 August 2015
• “Reading the Gospel each day helps us to overcome our selfishness and to follow Jesus our Teacher with dedication.” @Pontifex 21 August 2015
• “A Christian who is too attached to riches has lost his way.” @Pontifex 25 August 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 3 July 2015 to 11 August 2015.

Angelus

• 26 July 2015
• 2 August 2015

General Audiences

• 5 August 2015

Messages

• 25 July 2015 – Message conceding “Ecclesiastica Communio” to His Beatitude Grégoire Pierre XX Ghabroyan, new Patriarch of Cilicia for Armenians

Speeches

• 3 July 2015 – To the Renewal in the Holy Spirit Movement
• 4 August 2015 – To the National Pilgrimage of German Altar Servers

Papal Tweets

• “The most powerful witness to marriage is the exemplary lives of Christian spouses.” @Pontifex 30 July 2015
• “Hospitality in families is a crucial virtue today, especially in situations of great poverty.” @Pontifex 1 August 2015
• “Let us allow the love of God to take deep root within us. In so doing, we will be able to give ourselves to others.” @Pontifex 4 August 2015
• “We learn many virtues in our Christian families. Above all, we learn to love, asking nothing in return.” @Pontifex 6 August 2015
• “We are all sinners. Let us be transformed by God’s mercy.” @Pontifex 8 August 2015
• “The encounter with Christ can completely change our life.” @Pontifex 11 August 2015

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 11 June 2015 to 28 July 2015.

Angelus

• 19 July 2015

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 25 June 2015 – Listen first
• 26 June 2015 – Let us close the distance

Messages

• 27 June 2015 – Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Funeral for His Beatitude Nersès Bédros XIX Tarmouni, Patriarch of Cilicia for Armenians
• 17 July 2015 – Message to the President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace on the occasion of the Meeting “A day of reflection – United with God, we hear a cry” [Rome, 17–19 July 2015]

Speeches

• 11 June 2015 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Latvia and Estonia on their “ad Limina” visit
• 8 July 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Bolivia: Remarks in memory of Fr Luis Espinal (La Paz, 8 July 2015)
• 10 July 2015 – Apostolic Journey – Bolivia: Remarks by the Holy Father on the occasion of the presentation of two decorative honours to Our Lady of Copacabana, Patroness of Bolivia (Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 10 July 2015)
• 12 July 2015 – Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay: In-Flight Press Conference of His Holiness Pope Francis from Paraguay to Rome (Papal Flight, 13 July 2015)
• 21 July 2015 – Address of the Holy Father at the Workshop “Modern Slavery and Climate Change: the Commitment of the Cities”

Papal Tweets

• “Now is the time for a change in mindset and to stop pretending that our actions do not affect those who suffer from hunger.” @Pontifex 15 July 2015
• “When everything falls apart, only one thing sustains our hope: God loves us, he loves everyone!” @Pontifex 17 July 2015
• “The Church is called to be ever more attentive and caring toward the weak.” @Pontifex 21 July 2015
• “The one who helps the sick and needy touches the flesh of Christ, alive and present in our midst.” @Pontifex 23 July 2015
• “Christian witness is concrete: words without actions are empty.” @Pontifex 25 July 2015
• “Dear young friends, do not be afraid of marriage: Christ accompanies with his grace all spouses who remain united to him.” @Pontifex 28 July 2015