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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 31 August to 6 September 2014.

Angelus

• 31 August 2014

General Audiences

• 3 September 2014

Messages

• 1 September 2014 – Video message on the occasion of the Match for Peace

Speeches

• 1 September 2014 – Meeting with Soccer Players and Promoters of the Interreligious Match for Peace

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 2 September 2014 – The old woman and the theologian
• 4 September 2014 – Why boast about sins

Papal Tweets

• “The Christian who does not feel that the Virgin Mary is his or her mother is an orphan.” @pontifex, 2 September 2014
• “Our Christian witness is authentic when it is faithful and unconditional.” @pontifex, 4 September 2014
• “I pray every day for all who are suffering in Iraq. Please join me. ” @pontifex, 5 September 2014, Image
• “Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He seeks us out and he stays near us even though we are sinners, indeed because we are sinners.” @pontifex, 6 September 2014

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 August to 1 September 2014.

Angelus

• 10 August 2014 – Angelus
• 24 August 2014 – Angelus

General Audiences

• 20 August 2014
• 27 August 2014

Homilies

• 18 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Holy Mass for Peace and Reconciliation at Myeong-dong Cathedral in Seoul

Messages

• 11 August 2014 – Video message of Pope Francis to the people of Korea on the occasion of the upcoming Apostolic Journey to the Republic of Korea
• 23 August 2014 – Message of the Holy Father, signed by the Secretary of State, to the participants in the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples [Rimini, 24–30 August 2014]

Speeches

• 10 August 2014 – Phone call to the scouts from AGESCI
• 18 August 2014 – Press conference of the Holy Father during the return flight from Korea

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 1 September 2014 – The Gospel in your pocket

Papal Tweets

• “Trust in the power of Christ’s Cross! Receive his reconciling grace and share it!” @pontifex, 18 August 2014
• “So many innocent people have been driven from their homes in Iraq. Lord, we pray they may go back soon.” @pontifex, 18 August 2014
• “Thank you, my friends in Korea. God willing, I will be back in Asia very soon. #Philippines #SriLanka” @pontifex, 19 August 2014
• “Let us ask the Lord for this grace: that our hearts become free and filled with light, so that we can rejoice as children of God.” @pontifex, 21 August 2014
• “Christians knows how to give. Their lives are filled with generous acts – often hidden – towards their neighbour.” @pontifex, 23 August 2014
• “God’s love is unbounded: it has no limits!” @pontifex, 26 August 2014
• “From the cross, Christ teaches us to love even those who do not love us.” @pontifex, 28 August 2014
• “The Lord always forgives us and walks at our side. We have to let him do that.” @pontifex, 30 August 2014

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 9 to 17 August 2014.

Angelus

• 15 August 2014 – Republic of Korea

Homilies

• 15 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption at the World Cup Stadium in Daejeon
• 16 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Holy Mass for the Beatification of Paul Yun Ji-Chung and 123 martyr companions at Gwanghwamun Gate in Seoul
• 17 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Closing Holy Mass of the 6th Asian Youth Day at Haemi Castle

Letters

• 9 August 2014 – Letter of the Holy Father to the Secretary General of the United Nations Organization concerning the dramatic situation in Northern Iraq

Speeches

• 14 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the Authorities in the Chungmu Hall at the “Blue House” in Seoul
• 14 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the Bishops of Korea at the headquarters of the Korean Episcopal Conference
• 15 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the Asian youth at the Shrine of Solmoe
• 16 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the religious communities of Korea at the Training Center “School of Love” in Kkottongnae
• 16 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the leaders of the Apostolate of the laity at the Spirituality Centre in Kkottongnae
• 17 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the Asian Bishops at the Shrine of Haemi

Papal Tweets

• “As I begin my trip, I ask you to join me in praying for Korea and for all of Asia.” @pontifex, 13 August 2014
• “I thank all those who are courageously helping our brothers and sisters in Iraq.” @pontifex, 13 August 2014
• “May God bless Korea – and in a special way, the elderly and the young people.” @pontifex, 13 August 2014
• “Saint John Paul II, pray for us and especially for our youth.” @pontifex, 13 August 2014
• “Mary, Queen of Peace, help us to root out hatred and live in harmony.” @pontifex, 14 August 2014
• “Mary, Queen of Heaven, help us to transform the world according to God’s plan.” @pontifex, 14 August 2014
• “Dear young people, Christ asks you to be wide awake and alert, to see the things in life that really matter.” @pontifex, 14 August 2014
• “My heart bleeds especially when I think of the children in Iraq. May Mary, Our Mother, protect them.” @pontifex, 15 August 2014
• “The martyrs teach us that wealth, prestige and honor have little importance: Christ is the only true treasure.” @pontifex, 15 August 2014
• “Let us not forget the cry of Christians and all vulnerable populations in Iraq.” @pontifex, 15 August 2014
• “Let us pray that the Church be holier and more humble, loving God by serving the poor, the lonely and the sick.” @pontifex, 16 August 2014
• “It is by God’s mercy that we are saved. May we never tire of spreading this joyful message to the world.” @pontifex, 17 August 2014
• “Lord, with so much violence in Iraq, may we persevere in our prayer and generosity.” @pontifex, 17 August 2014

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 3 to 10 August 2014.

Angelus

• 3 August 2014

General Audiences

• 6 August 2014

Messages

• 6 August 2014 – Message of the Holy Father to the first Latin American Congress of Pastoral Care of the Family that will take place from August 4 to 9 in Panama City
• 8 August 2014 – Message of Pope Francis, signed by the Secretary of State, to the Order of the Knights of Columbus on the occasion of its 132nd annual Supreme Convention

Speeches

• 5 August 2014 – To the National Pilgrimage of German Altar Servers

Papal Tweets

• “If you hoard material possessions, they will rob you of your soul.” @pontifex, 5 August 2014
• “The Christian is someone who can decrease so that the Lord may increase, in his heart and in the heart of others.” @pontifex, 7 August 2014
• “I ask all men and women of goodwill to join me in praying for Iraqi Christians and all vulnerable populations.” @pontifex, 8 August 2014
• “Please take a moment today to pray for all those who have been forced from their homes in Iraq. #PrayForPeace” @pontifex, 8 August 2014
• “Lord, we pray that you sustain those who have been deprived of everything in Iraq. #prayforpeace” @pontifex, 8 August 2014
• “I ask all Catholic parishes and communities to offer a special prayer this weekend for Iraqi Christians.” @pontifex, 9 August 2014
• “I ask the international community to protect all those suffering violence in Iraq.” @pontifex, 9 August 2014
• “Violence is not conquered by violence. Lord, send us the gift of peace. #prayforpeace” @pontifex, 9 August 2014
• “Those driven from their homes in Iraq depend on us. I ask all to pray, and for those who are able, to give material assistance.” @pontifex, 10 August 2014
• “The news coming from Iraq pains me. Lord, teach us to live in solidarity with all those who suffer.” @pontifex, 10 August 2014
• “An appeal to all families: when you say your prayers, remember all those forced from their homes in Iraq. #PrayForPeace” @pontifex, 10 August 2014

The Weekly Francis – 4 August 2014

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 20 July to 2 August 2014.

Angelus

• 13 July 2014

Messages

• 13 July 2014 – Message of Pope Francis to the patients and staff of the Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• 14 July 2014 – Papal message on the occasion of the “Mexico/Holy See Colloquium on Migration and Development” (Mexico City)

Speeches

• 12 July 2014 – Address to participants in the International Seminar on the Pope’s proposal made in Evangelii Gaudium “Towards a more inclusive economy”

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young people, do not be mediocre; the Christian life challenges us with great ideals.” @pontifex, 15 April 2014
• “The Church, by her nature, is missionary. She exists so that every man and woman may encounter Jesus.” @pontifex, 17 April 2014
• “The Lord loves a cheerful giver. May we learn to be generous in giving, free from the love of material possessions.” @pontifex, 19 April 2014

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 12 to 19 July 2014.

Angelus

• 13 July 2014

Messages

• 13 July 2014 – Message of Pope Francis to the patients and staff of the Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• 14 July 2014 – Papal message on the occasion of the “Mexico/Holy See Colloquium on Migration and Development” (Mexico City)

Speeches

• 12 July 2014 – Address to participants in the International Seminar on the Pope’s proposal made in Evangelii Gaudium “Towards a more inclusive economy”

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young people, do not be mediocre; the Christian life challenges us with great ideals.” @pontifex, 15 April 2014
• “The Church, by her nature, is missionary. She exists so that every man and woman may encounter Jesus.” @pontifex, 17 April 2014
• “The Lord loves a cheerful giver. May we learn to be generous in giving, free from the love of material possessions.” @pontifex, 19 April 2014

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 23 June to 12 July 2014.

Angelus

• 6 July 2014

Homilies

• 5 July 2014 – Eucharistic Concelebration in the old Romagnoli Stadium (Campobasso)

Messages

• 23 June 2014 – Message to the Archbishop of Agrigento on the occasion of the first anniversary of the visit to Lampedusa

Motu Proprio

• 8 July 2014 – Apostolic Letter issued Motu Proprio – Transferral of the Ordinary Section of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See to the Secretariat for the Economy

Speeches

• 5 July 2014 – Meeting with the world of labour and industry in the Great Hall of the University of Molise in Campobasso
• 5 July 2014 – Meeting with the young people of the Dioceses of Abruzzo and Molise (Piazzale del Santuario di Castelpetroso)
• 5 July 2014 – Meeting with all the citizens and proclamation of the Celestinian Jubilee Year (Piazza della Cattedrale di Isernia)
• 5 July 2014 – Meeting with the detainees in the local prison of Isernia

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 7 July 2014 – Holy Mass celebrated in the Chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae with a group of clergy sex abuse victims

Papal Tweets

• “With God, nothing is lost; but without him, everything is lost.” @pontifex, 8 April 2014
• “Do not be afraid to cast yourselves into the arms of God; whatever he asks of you, he will repay a hundredfold.” @pontifex, 10 April 2014
• “The World Cup allowed people from different countries and religions to come together. May sport always promote the culture of encounter.” @pontifex, 12 April 2014

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 19 June to 3 July 2014.

Angelus

• 22 June 2014
• 29 June 2014 – On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

General Audiences

• 25 June 2014

Homilies

• 19 June 2014 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
• 21 June 2014 – Holy Mass in Piana di Sibari
• 27 June 2014 – Homily prepared by Pope Francis for the visit to the Gemelli Hospital of Rome and read by Cardinal Angelo Scola on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Messages

• 30 June 2014 – Message to Dutch young people on the occasion of the National Catholic Youth Festival [Abbey of Mariënkroon in Nieuwkuijk, 28–29 June 2014]
• 1 July 2014 – Message signed by the Secretary of State to the President of the Conference on anti-personnel landmines [Maputo, Mozambique]

Speeches

+ 17 June 2014 – To members of the “Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura”

+ 20 June 2014 – To participants in the Conference on International Religious Freedom and the Global Clash of Values

+ 21 June 2014 – Visit to the Penitentiary of Castrovillari (Cosenza)

+ 21 June 2014 – Meeting with diocesan priests in the Cathedral (Cassano all’Jonio)

+ 28 June 2014 – Greeting to a group of young people from the Diocese of Rome who are involved in vocational discernment

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 30 June 2014 – There are more Christian martyrs today than ever

Papal Tweets

• “Jesus, help us to love God as Father and our neighbour as ourselve” @pontifex, 30 June 2014
• “To live as true children of God means to love our neighbour and to be close to those who are lonely and in difficulty.” @pontifex, 1 July 2014
• “Dear young people, do not give up your dreams of a more just world!” @pontifex, 3 July 2014

Other

• 30 June 2014 – Interview with Italian daily Il Messaggero

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 7 to 29 June 2014.

Speeches

• 7 June 2014 – To members of the sports association for the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian Sports Center
• 15 June 2014 – To the Saint Egidio Community
• 16 June 2014 – To participants in Rome’s diocesan conference entitled: “A People who generates its children, communities and families in the great stages of Christian initiation”
• 26 June 2014 – To Members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (R.O.A.C.O.)
• 26 June 2014 – To Participants in the Summer Course of the Vatican Observatory
• 28 June 2014 – To a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 23 June 2014 – No one can judge
• 24 June 2014 – Preaching the baptism of conversion
• 26 June 2014 – Those who speak without authority
• 27 June 2014 – God’s lullaby

Papal Tweets

• “Let us pray for the Christian communities in the Middle East, that they may continue to live in the land where Christianity was born.” @pontifex, 23 June 2014
• “How I wish everyone had decent work! It is essential for human dignity.” @pontifex, 24 June 2014
• “The family is essential to sustaining human and social development.” @pontifex, 26 June 2014
• “In the face of life’s difficulties, let us ask the Lord for the strength to remain joyful witnesses to our faith.”@pontifex, 27 June 2014
• “To be friends with God means to pray with simplicity, like children talking to their parents.” @pontifex, 28 June 2014
• “May Saints Peter and Paul bless the city of Rome and the entire pilgrim Church throughout the world.” @pontifex, 29 June 2014

Roman Curia

• Instrumentum Laboris – The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization (26 June 2014)

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