The Weekly Francis – Volume 198 – 25 October 2017

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 12 October 2017 to 25 October 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

• 15 October 2017

General Audiences

• 18 October 2017

Letters

• 22 October 2017 – Letter of the Holy Father on the occasion the hundredth anniversary of the promulgation of the Apostolic Letter Maximum Illud

Messages

• 12 October 2017 – Message of the Holy Father to Card. Leonardo Sandri to mark the centenary of the foundation of the Pontifical Oriental Institute and the Congregation for Oriental Churches
• 23 October 2017 – Video Message from the Holy Father Francis to young Canadians attending the “Canadian Youth Forum”

Speeches

• 13 October 2017 – To the Special Olympic Athletes participating in the Unified Football Tournament
• 14 October 2017 – To the Vincentian family on the fourth centenary of the Vincentian Charism
• 16 October 2017 – Visit of the Holy Father to the Rome headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
• 19 October 2017 – To a Delegation of the World Methodist Council
• 23 October 2017 – To a Delegation from Tel Aviv University
• 23 October 2017 – To His Beatitude Theophilos III Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem

Papal Tweets

• “Let yourself be guided by the tenderness of God so that you may transform the world with your faith.” @Pontifex 19 October 2017
• “Let us bring the flame of Christ’s love to humanity which needs true happiness and peace so much.” @Pontifex 20 October 2017
• “The Church is truly alive if it is maternal and missionary and goes out to meet others.” @Pontifex 21 October 2017
• “On this day, let us remember that the Church is missionary by nature: mission is at the heart of Christian faith. #Missio” @Pontifex 22 October 2017
• “oday, as we remember Saint John Paul II, let us also recall his words: “Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ!”” @Pontifex 22 October 2017
• “Jesus gave us the light which shines in the darkness. Defend and protect this light: it is the greatest treasure entrusted to you.” @Pontifex 23 October 2017
• “Let us all work together to promote peace among peoples and guarantee respect for human rights.” @Pontifex 24 October 2017
• “Be courageous witnesses to Christ in the places where you live and work.” @Pontifex 25 October 2017

Papal Instagram

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