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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

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 31 October to 16 November 2013.

Angelus

• 10 November 2013

General Audiences

• 13 November 2013

Speeches

• 31 October 2013 – To members of St Peter’s Circle
• 8 November 2013 – To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura
• 9 November 2013 – To members of UNITALSI on the occasion of its 110th anniversary of foundation
• 14 November 2013 – To H.E. Mr Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Republic of Italy
• 14 November 2013 – Speech – To the employees of the Quirinal Palace

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 11 November 2013 – Corruption is ‘varnished putrefaction’ of whitewashed tomb
• 12 November 2013 – Even when scolding us, God’s hands never give us a slap but instead a caress
• 14 November 2013 – The spirit of curiosity distances one from God
• 16 November 2013 – God’s only weakness is our prayer

Papal Tweets

• “God loves us. May we discover the beauty of loving and being loved.” @pontifex, 11 November 2013
• “We remember the Philippines, Vietnam and the entire region hit by Typhoon Haiyan. Please be generous with prayers and concrete help.” @pontifex, 11 November 2013
• “Take care of God’s creation. But above all, take care of people in need.” @pontifex, 14 November 2013
• “Dear young people, always be missionaries of the Gospel, every day and in every place.” @pontifex, 15 November 2013
• “Jesus kept his wounds so that we would experience his mercy. This is our strength and our hope” @pontifex, 16 November 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 26 October to 9 November 2013.

Angelus

• 1 November 2013
• 3 November 2013

General Audiences

• 6 November 2013

Homilies

• 1 November 2013 – Solemnity of All Saints
• 4 November 2013 – Papal Mass for the Repose of the Souls of the Cardinals and Bishops Who Died Over the Course of the Year

Speeches

• 26 October 2013 – To alumni of the Jesuit College of Montevideo in Uruguay
• 26 October 2013 – Conferral of the Ratzinger Prize 2013
• 26 October 2013 – Pilgrimage of families to Rome on the occasion of the Year of Faith

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 5 November 2013 – It is everyone’s Church
• 7 November 2013 – God has a loving weakness for the lost sheep
• 8 November 2013 – Homily – Children fed “unclean bread” of corruption are starved of dignity

Papal Tweets

• “I thank all missionaries, men and women who quietly work hard for the Lord and their brothers and sisters.” @pontifex, 4 November 2013
• “We need courage if we are to be faithful to the Gospel.” @pontifex, 5 November 2013
• “Saints are people who belong fully to God. They are not afraid of being mocked, misunderstood or marginalized.” @pontifex, 7 November 2013
• “The Year of Faith is about to end. Lord, in this graced moment, help us to take the Gospel seriously.” @pontifex, 8 November 2013
• “I ask all of you to join me in prayer for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda especially those in the beloved islands of the Philippines” @pontifex, 9 November 2013
• “Our life must be centred on what is essential, on Jesus Christ. Everything else is secondary.” @pontifex, 9 November 2013

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 20 October to 2 November 2013.

Angelus

• 20 October 2013
• 27 October 2013

General Audiences

• 30 October 2013

Homilies

• 24 October 2013 – Holy Mass and Episcopal Ordination of Msgr. Giampiero Gloder and Msgr. Jean-Marie Speich

Messages

• 30 October 2013 – On the occasion of the Tenth General Assembly of the World Council of Churches

Speeches

• 25 October 2013 – To the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Family
• 28 October 2013 – To the Directors, Employees and Collaborators of the Vatican Television Center

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 28 October 2013 – Jesus continues to pray and intercede for us
• 29 October 2013 – Hope is a gift from the Holy Spirit
• 31 October 2013 -Pope Francis says Mass near tomb of Bl. Pope John Paul II

Papal Tweets

• “We are all sinners. But God heals us with an abundance of grace, mercy and tenderness.” @pontifex, 28 October 2013
• “If money and material things become the center of our lives, they seize us and make us slaves” @pontifex, 29 October 2013
• “Christians know how to face difficulties, trials and defeat with serenity and hope in the Lord.” @pontifex, 31 October 2013
• “The fight against evil is long and difficult. It is essential to pray constantly and to be patient.” @pontifex, 2 November 2013