This page is dedicated to topics related to Pope Francis. We report on the Pope’s requests, intentions, and the most important issues surrounding the reality of the Holy Father. Schoenstatt remains connected to the Vatican and lives its love for the Church in fidelity to the Pope.
Pope Francis resumes his weekly Wednesday General Audience after a July break, and dedicates his catechesis to his recent Apostolic Journey to Canada, a penitential pilgrimage dedicated to embracing indigenous peoples who suffered injustices over the centuries.
The Holy See Press Office releases the programme for Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Canada, due to take place on 24-29 July.
Pope Francis is set to beatify his predecessor, John Paul I, on Sunday, 4 September, at Mass in St. Peter’s Square.
We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.
Laudato si’ Week, which takes place from the 22-29 May celebrates the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the care of creation, and focuses on the seven objectives pursued in the Laudato si’ Action Platform.
We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.
The Holy See Press Office releases the official text of the Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which Pope Francis will pray on Friday, 25 March.
We pray for Christians facing new bioethical challenges; may they continue to defend the dignity of all human life with prayer and action.
The Local Organizing Committee of WYD 2023 announces the “implementation phase” in the preparation of the WYM 2023
“Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up. So then, while we have the opportunity,
let us do good to all” (Gal 6:9-10)
The Synod of Bishops releases an initial report on the synodal process currently being held at the diocesan level, and lays out the criteria for reports prepared by dioceses, Bishops’ Conferences, and Synods of Eastern Churches.
The Pope Video: This month, we will pray in a special way for religious sisters and consecrated women.
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