The Weekly Francis – Volume 171 – 22 March 2017

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 27 February 2017 to 22 March 2017.

The Weekly Francis is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I also post at Jimmy Akin’s blog.

Angelus

• 12 March 2017

General Audiences

• 15 March 2017

Homilies

• 12 March 2017 – Pastoral Visit to the Roman Parish of Santa Maddalena di Canossa

Messages

• 27 February 2017 – XXXII World Youth Day: “The Mighty One has done great things for me” (Lk 1:49)
• 21 March 2017 – Video message of the Holy Father to the young people from all over the world on the occasion of the upcoming World Youth Days (27 February 2017)

Speeches

• 10 March 2017 – Address of the Holy Father at the conclusion of the annual Lenten retreat (Ariccia, 10 March 2017)

Papal Tweets

• “The Church wishes to be close to each person with the love, compassion and consolation that come from Christ.” @Pontifex 16 March 2017
• “Fasting means not only abstaining from food, but also from any unhealthy attachment, and especially sin.” @Pontifex 17 March 2017
• “I invite you not to build walls but bridges, to conquer evil with good, offence with forgiveness, to live in peace with everyone.” @Pontifex 18 March 2017
• “May St Joseph, Spouse of Mary and Patron of the Universal Church, bless you and watch over you. And best wishes to fathers!” @Pontifex 19 March 2017
• “t is vital that we sow the seeds of goodness in order to cultivate justice, foster accord, and sustain integration, without growing weary.” @Pontifex 21 March 2017
• “Even if we may be men and women of little faith, the Lord saves us. We must always have hope in the Lord!” @Pontifex 22 March 2017

Papal Instagram

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