This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 8 July 2018 to 18 July 2018.

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

Angelus

• 8 July 2018

Papal Tweets

• “Try reading the Gospel for at least five minutes every day. You will see how it changes your life.” @Pontifex 15 July 2018
• “May the Virgin Mary, Mother and Queen of Carmel, accompany you on your daily journey towards the Mountain of God.” @Pontifex 16 July 2018
• “Jesus invites us to build the civilization of love together in the situations we are called to live every day.” @Pontifex 18 July 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 19 March 2017 to 11 July 2018.

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

Angelus

• 29 June 2018
• 1 July 2018

Homilies

• 6 July 2018 – Holy Mass for Migrants

Letters

• 19 March 2017 – Letter of the Holy Father to His Eminence Card. Giuseppe Versaldi, Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, on the first centenary of its founding

Messages

• 10 April 2017 – Message of the Holy Father to the Superior General of the Marist Brothers on the occasion of the bicentenary of the foundation of the Congregation
• 24 April 2017 – To the members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on the occasion of their Plenary Assembly [28 April – 2 May 2017]

Prayers

• 8 September 2017 – Prayer of the Holy Father to the black Christ of Bojayá (Las Malocas Park, Villavicencio – 8 September 2017)
• 30 March 2018 – Way of the Cross at the Colosseum presided over by the Holy Father – Good Friday

Speeches

• 1 April 2017 – To the Community of the Pontifical Spanish College of San José in Rome (1st April 2017)
• 2 April 2017 – Pastoral Visit: Meeting with the people affected by the earthquake in Piazza Duomo (Mirandola, 2 April 2017)
• 10 April 2017 – To a group of children of the “Bambino Gesù” Paediatric Hospital, Rome
• 28 April 2017 – Apostolic Journey to Egypt: Greeting to journalists on the flight from Rome to Cairo (Papal flight, 28 April 2017)
• 5 May 2017 – To the community of the Pontifical Romanian College St Pius in Rome
• 6 May 2017 – To the community of the Pontifical Seminary of the Campania region
• 8 May 2017 – To the community of the Pontifical Portuguese College in Rome (8. Mai 2017)
• 12 May 2017 – Pilgrimage to Fátima: Greeting to journalists on the flight from Rome to Portugal (Papal flight, 12 May 2017)
• 22 May 2017 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master
• 27 May 2017 – Pastoral Visit to Genoa: Encounter with young people of the Diocesan Mission in the Shrine of Our Lady of the Guard
• 27 May 2017 – Pastoral Visit to Genoa: Encounter with the Bishops of Liguria, clergy, seminarians and religious of the region, lay curial collaborators and representatives of other religious confessions in San Lorenzo Cathedral
• 27 May 2017 – Pastoral Visit to Genoa: Encounter with representatives of the world of work (Ilva Factory, 27 May 2017)
• 15 September 2017 – To members of the Italian Showmen´s Association ANESV
• 21 September 2017 – To members of the Italian Antimafia Parliamentary Commission
• 25 September 2017 – To the benefactors of the Foundation of the Pontifical Swiss Guard
• 29 September 2017 – To the participants in the plenary session of the Pontifical Council for promoting New Evangelization
• 30 September 2017 – To the members of the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI)
• 18 November 2017 – To the “Joseph Ratzinger – Benedict XVI” Vatican Foundation
• 20 November 2017 – To managers and staff of the Street and Railway Police Central Department
• 23 November 2017 – To Franciscans of the First Order and of the Third Order Regular
• 25 November 2017 – To participants in the course promoted by the Tribunal of the Roman Rota
• 4 June 2018 – To the Delegation of the “Biagio Agnes” International Journalism Award
• 9 June 2018 – To children participating in the “Children’s Train” initiative organized by the Pontifical Council for Culture
• 9 June 2018 – To Participants at the Meeting for Executives of the main Companies in the oil and natural gas sectors, and other energy related businesses
• 14 June 2018 – To participants at the Astrophysics Summer School hosted by the Vatican Observatory
• 15 June 2018 – To participants at the National Convention of the Italian Masters of Labour Federation
• 16 June 2018 – To the Delegation of the Forum of Family Associations
• 16 June 2018 – To the Theatine Sisters of the Immaculate Conception
• 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Press Conference on the return flight (Papal flight, 21 June 2018)
• 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical meeting in the WCC Ecumenical Centre
• 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical prayer in the WCC Ecumenical Centre
• 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Greeting to journalists on the flight to Geneva (Papal flight, 21 June 2018)
• 22 June 2018 – To the Participants of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (ROACO)
• 23 June 2018 – To the Delegation of the “Emouna Fraternité Alumni” Association
• 23 June 2018 – To the Delegation from the “Organization of African Instituted Churches”
• 25 June 2018 – To Participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life
• 25 June 2018 – To members of the “Gravissimum Educationis” Foundation
• 28 June 2018 – To the Italian Swimming Federation
• 28 June 2018 – To the Delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
• 30 June 2018 – To participants in a Meeting promoted by the Families of the Most Precious Blood
• 6 July 2018 – To Participants at the International Conference marking the 3rd Anniversary of the Encyclical “Laudato si’”
• 7 July 2018 – Pastoral Visit to Bari: Address at the Conclusion of the Dialogue
• 7 July 2018 – Pastoral Visit to Bari: Introductory words at the prayer meeting

Papal Tweets

• “The suffering of so many of our brothers and sisters, persecuted for the sake of the Gospel, is an urgent reminder that we Christians must be more united.” @Pontifex 6 July 2018
• “The God of all consolation, who heals the broken hearts and takes care of the wounds, hear our prayer: Let there be peace in the Middle East!” @Pontifex 7 July 2018
• “May all humanity hear the cry of the children of the Middle East. Drying their tears the world will get back it’s dignity.” @Pontifex 7 July 2018
• “Every occasion is a good one to spread Christ’s message!” @Pontifex 8 July 2018
• “You too are like the Good Samaritan when you recognize the face of Christ in those near you.” @Pontifex 10 July 2018
• “Europe rediscovers hope when the human person is at the heart of its institutions. St Benedict, pray for us!” @Pontifex 11 July 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 June 2018 to 5 July 2018.

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

Angelus

• 24 June 2018

General Audiences

• 27 June 2018

Homilies

• 29 June 2018 – Holy Mass and blessing of the Pallium for the new Metropolitan Archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

Papal Tweets

• “Torture is a mortal sin! Christian communities must commit themselves to helping victims of torture.” @Pontifex 26 June 2018
• “We are called to assist the elderly, the sick and the unborn: life must always be protected and loved, from conception to its natural conclusion.” @Pontifex 27 June 2018
• “Let us pray for the new Cardinals: may they assist me in my ministry as Bishop of Rome, for the good of all God’s people.” @Pontifex 28 June 2018
• “Every kind of material or spiritual poverty, every form of discrimination against our brothers and sisters, comes from turning our backs on God and His love.” @Pontifex 29 June 2018
• “When we are firmly united to the God who loves and sustains us, we are able to withstand all life’s difficulties and challenges.” @Pontifex 30 June 2018
• “I ask all of you to join me in prayer as I travel to Bari on Saturday on a pilgrimage to pray for peace in the long-suffering Middle East.” @Pontifex 1 July 2018
• “We receive God’s graces to share them with others.” @Pontifex 3 July 2018
• “Do we know how to silence our hearts and listen to the voice of God?” @Pontifex 5 July 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 17 June 2018 to 28 June 2018.

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

Angelus

• 17 June 2018

General Audiences

• 20 June 2018

Homilies

• 21 June 2018 – Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Holy Mass in the Palexpo
• 28 June 2018 – Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young people, help us adults whose hearts are often hardened. Help us to choose the path of dialogue and harmony.” @Pontifex 21 June 2018
• “Praying together, walking together, working together: this is the way that leads to Christian unity. #WCC70” @Pontifex 21 June 2018
• “Love for others needs to become the constant factor of our lives.” @Pontifex 22 June 2018
• “Let us ask our Lord to help us understand that love is service, love means taking care of others.” @Pontifex 23 June 2018
• “Like St John the Baptist, Christians have to humble themselves so that the Lord can grow in their hearts.” @Pontifex 24 June 2018
• “Faith in Jesus Christ frees us from sin, sadness, emptiness, isolation. It is the source of a joy that no one can ever take away.” @Pontifex 25 June 2018
• “We are called to assist the elderly, the sick and the unborn: life must always be protected and loved, from conception to its natural conclusion.” @Pontifex 27 June 2018
• “Let us pray for the new Cardinals: may they assist me in my ministry as Bishop of Rome, for the good of all God’s people.” @Pontifex 28 June 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 June 2018 to 20 June 2018.

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

Angelus

• 10 June 2018

General Audiences

• 13 June 2018

Messages

• 14 June 2018 – Message of the Holy Father for the “Second Holy See – Mexico Conference on International Migration”
• 19 June 2018 – Message of the Holy Father to the participants in the “Meal of Encounter” in the “Saint John Paul II” Caritas soup kitchen in Via Marsala, Rome

Papal Tweets

• “No one is so poor they cannot give what they have, but first and foremost, who they are.” @Pontifex 14 June 2018
• “I send my cordial greetings to all those following the World Soccer Championships that begin today in Russia. I hope this sports event may be a positive opportunity for encounter and fellowship.” @Pontifex 14 June 2018
• “Love is always at the service of others. Because love is seen in actions, not words.” @Pontifex 15 June 2018
• “Invite the Holy Spirit to be part of your activities. Call upon Him before you even start: “Come, Holy Spirit!”.” @Pontifex 16 June 2018
• “Let us share the journey of refugees and migrants with concrete gestures of solidarity. #sharejourney” journey.caritas.org @Pontifex 17 June 2018
• “Let us try to express the joy of God’s Kingdom in every way possible!” @Pontifex 18 June 2018
• “Choosing to follow Christ helps build a more just, more friendly, more humane society, that is closer to the heart of God.” @Pontifex 19 June 2018
• “We encounter Jesus in those who are poor, rejected, or refugees. Do not let fear get in the way of welcoming our neighbour in need. #WithRefugees @M_RSection” @Pontifex 20 June 2018
• “A person’s dignity does not depend on them being a citizen, a migrant, or a refugee. Saving the life of someone fleeing war and poverty is an act of humanity. #WithRefugees @M_RSection” @Pontifex 20 June 2018

Papal Instagram

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