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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

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 September 2013 to 18 January 2014.

Angelus

• 22 December 2013
• 26 December 2013 – Feast of Saint Stephen
• 29 December 2013 – Prayer to the Holy Family
• 1 January 2014 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
• 5 January 2014
• 6 January 2014 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
• 12 January 2014 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

General Audiences

• 8 January 2014
• 15 January 2014

Homilies

• 24 December 2013 – Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
• 31 December 2013 – Celebration of First Vespers and Te Deum
• 1 January 2014 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
• 3 January 2014 – Holy Mass at the Church of the Gesù
• 6 January 2014 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
• 12 January 2014 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Letters

• 17 December 2013 – Letter to the Minister General of the Trinitarian Order on the 800th anniversary of the death of their founder St Juan de Mata
• 17 December 2013 – Letter to participants in the 13th Meeting of the Basic Ecclesial Communities in Brazil [Diocese of Crato, 7–11 January 2014]
• 12 January 2014 – Letter to those who will be created Cardinals at the upcoming Consistory of 22 February

Messages

• 9 December 2013 – Message on the occasion of the “Anti-Hunger Global Campaign” launched by Caritas Internationalis
• 25 December 2014 – Urbi Et Orbi
• 15 January 2014 – Message for the 51st World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2014

Speeches

• 10 September 2013 – Address of the Holy Father during the visit to “Centro Astalli” of Rome for the refugee service
• 2 December 2013 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Netherlands on their “ad Limina” visit
• 6 December 2013 – To members of the International Theological Commission
• 7 December 2013 – To a delegation from the Dignitatis humanae Institute
• 7 December 2013 – To participants at the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity
• 13 December 2013 – To a group of pilgrims from Bavaria in St. Peter’s Square for the presentation of the gift of the Christmas tree
• 15 December 2013 – To the “Domenico Tardini” Community in Villa Nazareth
• 20 December 2013 – To a group of protocol officers of the Italian Republic and of the Embassy of Italy accredited to the Holy See
• 20 December 2013 – To a delegation of boys and girls of the Italian Catholic Action
• 13 January 2014 – To members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 23 December 2013 – Daily Mass at Casa Santa Marta
• 7 January 2014 – Test the spirits
• 9 January 2014 – Christian love is concrete
• 10 January 2014 – Friday Mass at Casa Santa Marta
• 11 January 2014 – The true priest and his relation to Christ
• 13 January 2014 – Pope Francis at Monday Mass
• 14 January 2014 – Four Models
• 16 January 2014 – Scandals happen when there is no true relationship with God
• 17 January 2014 – The Pope’s Mass at Santa Marta

Papal Tweets

• “Christmas celebrations are often full of sound. It would be good for us to make room for silence, to hear the voice of Love.” @pontifex, 23 December 2013
• “The Lord is coming. May we await him with open hearts!” @pontifex, 24 December 2013
• “Christ comes among us at Christmas: it is the perfect time for a personal encounter with the Lord.” @pontifex, 25 December 2013
• “Before the Nativity scene, may we pray in a particular way for those suffering persecution for the faith.” @pontifex, 26 December 2013
• “May the joy of the Gospel be always in our hearts, especially this Christmas.” @pontifex, 27 December 2013
• “Our Mother Mary is full of beauty because she is full of grace.” @pontifex, 30 December 2013
• “In the face of the Child Jesus we contemplate the face of God. Come, let us adore him!” @pontifex, 30 December 2013
• “Let us draw from the crib the joy and deep peace that Jesus comes to bring to the world.” @pontifex, 31 December 2013
• “God does not reveal himself in strength or power, but in the weakness and fragility of a newborn babe.” @pontifex, 2 January 2013
• “The Child Jesus reveals the tenderness of God’s immense love surrounding each one of us.” @pontifex, 3 January 2013
• “Dear young people, Jesus wants to be your friend, and wants you to spread the joy of this friendship everywhere.” @pontifex, 4 January 2013
• “Dear friends, I wish to thank you for the many kind Christmas greetings. May the Lord bless you all!” @pontifex, 5 January 2013
• “Let us leave a spare place at our table: a place for those who lack the basics, who are alone.” @pontifex, 7 January 2013
• “Let us contemplate the humility of the Son of God born into poverty. Let us imitate him by sharing with those who are weak.” @pontifex, 9 January 2013
• “May we stop before the Child of Bethlehem and allow the tenderness of God to warm our hearts.” @pontifex, 10 January 2013
• “No elderly person should be like an “exile” in our families. The elderly are a treasure for our society.” @pontifex, 11 January 2013
• “The Lord is knocking at the door of our hearts. Have we put a sign on the door saying: “Do not disturb”?” @pontifex, 13 January 2013
• “May we always say thank you to God, especially for his patience and mercy.” @pontifex, 14 January 2013
• “Let us pray for peace, and let us bring it about, starting in our own homes!” @pontifex, 16 January 2013
• “How powerful prayer is! May we never lose the courage to say: Lord, give us your peace.” @pontifex, 17 January 2013
• “Wars shatter so many lives. I think especially of children robbed of their childhood.” @pontifex, 18 January 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 28 November to 14 December 2013.

Angelus

• 8 December 2013

General Audiences

• 15 December 2013

Messages

• 8 December 2013 – Message for the World Day of Peace: Fraternity, the Foundation and Pathway to Peace

Speeches

• 28 November 2013 – To participants of the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue
• 8 December 2013 – Act of Veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the occasion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 9 December 2013 – Pope celebrates Mass with Egyptian Patriarch
• 10 December 2013 – The door of the Lord is always open
• 12 December 2013 – Be silent, so we can hear the tenderness of God
• 13 December 2013 – Without fear of freedom

Papal Tweets

• “If we see someone who needs help, do we stop? There is so much suffering and poverty, and a great need for good Samaritans.” @pontifex, 9 December 2013
• “Mary, Our Mother, sustain us in moments of darkness, difficultly and apparent defeat.” @pontifex, 10 December 2013
• “We cannot think of a Church without joy. This is the joy of the Church: announcing to all the name of Jesus.” @pontifex, 12 December 2013
• “Don’t be afraid to go to the Sacrament of Confession, where you will meet Jesus who forgives y” @pontifex, 13 December 2013
• “This is Christian hope: that the future is in God’s hands.” @pontifex, 14 December 2013

Other

• Pope Francis’ interview with “La Stampa” and “Vatican Insider”

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 November to 7 December 2013.

Angelus

• 1 December 2013

General Audiences

• 4 December 2013

Homilies

• 23 November 2013 – Holy Mass for the conclusion of the Year of Faith on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
• 1 December 2013

Speeches

• 21 November 2013- To the Filipino Community on the occasion of the Blessing of the mosaic of Saint Pedro Calungsod
• 22 November 2013 – Audience with the Italian and Argentine rugby teams,
• 25 November 2013 – Meeting with the volunteers of the Year of Faith

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 2 December 2013 – Allow the Lord to encounter us in preparation for Christmas
• 3 December 2014 – A Church without joy is unthinkable
• 5 December 2013 – Put Christian words in action
• 6 December 2013 – Praying is a bit like “annoying” God

Papal Tweets

• “Your sins are great? Just tell the Lord: Forgive me, help me to get up again, change my heart!” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “We are all called to be friends with Jesus. Don’t be afraid to love the Lord.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “Fifty years ago, Vatican II spoke of communications. Let us listen to, dialogue with, and bring to Christ all those we encounter in life.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “Holiness doesn’t mean doing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love and faith.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “The cross is the price of true love. Lord, give us the strength to accept and carry our crosses!” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “Dear young people, put your talents at the service of the Gospel, with creativity and boundless charity.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 16 November to 30 November 2013.

Angelus

• 24 November 2013 – Solemnity of Christ the King

Apostolic Exhortations

• 24 November 2013 – Evangelii Gaudium Note: The html version of this document has been removed and now only a link to the PDF version is available.

General Audiences

• 27 November 2013

Homilies

• 25 November 2013 – Holy Mass for the episcopal ordination of Fr. Fernando Vérgez, L.C., Secretary General of the Governorate of Vatican City State

Messages

• 16 November 2013 – To participants in the pilgrimage-meeting at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe [Mexico City, 16–19 November 2013]
• 25 November 2013 – Message to His Holiness Bartholomaios I, Archbishop of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch

Speeches

• 21 November 2013 – To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches
• 21 November 2013 – To the Camaldolese Benedictine Nuns
• 25 November 2013 – To Ukranian Greek-Catholic pilgrims on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the transferral of St. Josaphat’s relics to the Vatican Basilica

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 25 November 2013 – Trust the Lord even in extreme situations
• 26 November 2013 – Only Christ is the master of time
• 29 November 2013 – Intelligence is a gift

Papal Tweets

• “To live charitably means not looking out for our own interests, but carrying the burdens of the weakest and poorest among us.” @pontifex, 25 November 2013
• “The Church is missionary. Christ sends us forth to bring the joy of the Gospel to the whole world.” @pontifex, 26 November 2013
• “Let’s try to be open to God’s word, and open to the Lord’s surprises when he speaks to us.” @pontifex, 28 November 2013
• “It is hard to forgive others. Lord, grant us your mercy, so that we can always forgive.” @pontifex, 29 November 2013
• “The Church invites everyone to be embraced by the Father’s tenderness and forgiveness.” @pontifex, 30 November 2013