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 celebrates Holy Mass in the city of Matera at the conclusion of the 27th National Eucharistic Congress reminding Christians there is no eucharistic worship without compassion for the poor.
We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country.
Pope Francis releases a third message for World Youth Day 2022 – 2023, to be held in Lisbon in 2023, after being postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and urges young people to follow in the footsteps of Our Lady, going in haste to others and dedicating our lives to Jesus.
Pope Francis encourages us not to be afraid as our lives are firmly in God’s loving and provident care, but we must ‘be ready’ at all times, vigilant and attentive to serving God and our brothers and sisters.
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.
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