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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/PopeFrancis-finger-300x225.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 13 September to 5 October 2013.

Angelus

• 29 September 2013

General Audiences

• 25 September 2013

Homilies

• 4 October 2013 – Pastoral Visit to Assisi

Letters

• 28 September 2013 – Chirograph by which a Council of Cardinals is established to assist the Holy Father in the governance of the universal Church and to study possible revisions of the Apostolic Constitution “Pastor Bonus” on the Roman Curia

Speeches

• 13 September 2013 – To the participants in the pilgrimage of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 30 September 2013 – Peace and joy, not perfect organization, signs of God’s presence in Church
• 1 October 2013 – Pope concelebrates Mass with Council of Cardinals
• 3 October 2013 – Thursday – Thursday Mass in Santa Marta

Papal Tweets

• “Where we find hate and darkness, may we bring love and hope, in order to give a more human face to society.” @pontifex, 30 September 2013
• “Do we truly pray? Without an abiding relationship with God, it is difficult to live an authentic and consistent Christian life.” @pontifex, 1 October 2013
• “Dear young people, you have many plans and dreams for the future. But, is Christ at the center of each of your plans and dreams?” @pontifex, 5 October 2013
  
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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/pope-francis2-300x187.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 30 September to 13 October 2013.

Angelus

• 6 October 2013

General Audiences

• 2 October 2013

Homilies

• 13 October 2013 – Homily – Holy Mass on the occasion of the Marian Day

Messages

• 12 October 2013 – Prayer Vigil at the Shrine of Divine Love Marian Day – Year of Faith

Speeches

• 30 September 2013 – To Participants in the International Meeting for Peace sponsored by the Community of Sant’Egidio
• 3 October 2013 – To participants in a conference celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pope John XXIII’s Encyclical Letter Pacem in Terris
• 4 October 2013 – Meeting with the sick and disabled children assisted at the Seraphic Institute – Pastoral Visit to Assisi
• 4 October 2013 – Meeting with the poor assisted by Caritas – Pastoral Visit to Assisi
• 4 October 2013 – Meeting with the cloistered nuns – Pastoral Visit to Assisi
• 4 October 2013 – Meeting with the Clergy, Consecrated People and Members of the Diocesan Pastoral Councils – Pastoral Visit to Assisi
• 4 October 2013 – Meeting with the cloistered nuns – Pastoral Visit to Assisi
• 4 October 2013 – Meeting with the young people of Umbria – Pastoral Visit to Assisi
• 9 October 2013 – Interview with Pope Francis by Mr Eugenio Scalfari, Note 1
• 10 October 2013 – To the Board of Directors of the Knights of Columbus
• 12 October 2013 – Marian Prayer on the occasion of the Year of Faith

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 7 October 2013 – Monday – Listen to what God is telling you
• 8 October 2013 – Tuesday – Prayer opens the door for God
• 10 October 2013 – Thursday – We receive God Himself when we pray courageously
• 11 October 2013 – Friday – Guard against deceit of the devil

Papal Tweets

• “Mercy is the true power that can save humanity and the world from sin and evil.” @pontifex, 7 October 2013
• “The secret of Christian living is love. Only love fills the empty spaces caused by evil.” @pontifex, 8 October 2013
• “The mystery of the Cross, a mystery of love, can only be understood in prayer. Pray and weep, kneeling before the Cross.” @pontifex, 10 October 2013
• “When we encounter the Cross, we turn to Mary: Give us the strength, Mary our Mother, to accept and embrace the Cross!” @pontifex, 11 October 2013
• “Lord, have mercy! Too often we are blinded by our comfortable lives, and refuse to see those dying at our doorstep. #Lampedusa” @pontifex, 12 October 2013

Note 1: This interview was not recorded and was written from memory by Eugenio Scalfari afterwards. There are some questions about the details related as noted by Cardinal Dolan. See this article for additional information.

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/pope-francis-300x252.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 9 October to 19 October 2013.

Angelus

• 13 October 2013

General Audiences

• 9 October 2013
• 16 October 2013

Messages

• 18 October 2013 – On the occasion of the first Philippine Conference on the New Evangelization

Speeches

• 18 October 2013 – Speech – To Members of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 14 October 2013 – Pope warns of perfect piety that neglects the poor
• 15 October 2013 – Beware of idolatry and hypocrisy
• 17 October 2013 – Prayer keeps us from losing faith
• 18 October 2013 – Remember the elderly priests and sisters in nursing homes, true shrines of holiness

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young people, do not be afraid of making decisive choices in life. Have faith; the Lord will not abandon you!” @pontifex, 14 October 2013
• “Our prayer cannot be reduced to an hour on Sundays. It is important to have a daily relationship with the Lord.” @pontifex, 17 October 2013
• “We cannot give up in the face of evil. God is Love and he has defeated evil through Christ’s death and resurrection.” @pontifex, 18 October 2013
• “To follow Jesus means putting him first, and stripping ourselves of all the things that oppress our hearts.” @pontifex, 19 October 2013
  
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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/pope-francis2-300x187.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 7 October to 27 October 2013.

General Audience

• 23 October 2013

Homilies

• 27 October 2013 – Holy Mass for the Day of the Family on the occasion of the Year of Faith

Letters

• 15 October 2013 – To Card. Tarcisio Bertone, Camerlengo of Holy Roman Church, on the occasion of his retirement from the office of Secretary of State

Messages

• [7 October 2013 – To the President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, Card. Giuseppe Bertello, on the occasion of the elevation of the Secretary General, Fr. Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, L.C., to the dignity of Bishop](http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/f...documents/papa-francesco_20131007_presidente-(name removed by moderator)ato_en.html)
• 18 October 2013 – On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Vatican Television Centre (CTV)

Speeches

• 14 October 2013 – To participants of the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization
• 15 October 2013 – To the Superiors and Officials of the Secretariat of State on the occasion of Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone’s Retirement
• 21 October 2013 – To the President and Delegation of the Lutheran World Federation
• 24 October 2013 – To a Delegation of the Simon Wiesenthal Center
• 26 October 2013 – Pilgrimage of families to Rome on the occasion of the Year of Faith

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 21 October 2013 – Greed destroys people, families
• 22 October 2013 – God meddles with our lives and heals our wounds
• 24 October 2013 – We are made new in Christ
• 25 October 2013 – The grace of being ashamed

Papal Tweets

• “If we are to know the Lord, we must go to him. Listen to him in silence before the tabernacle and approach him in the Sacraments.” @pontifex, 21 October 2013
• “The crucifix does not signify defeat or failure. It reveals to us the Love that overcomes evil and sin.” @pontifex, 22 October 2013
• “Being a Christian means renouncing ourselves, taking up the cross and carrying it with Jesus. There is no other way.” @pontifex, 24 October 2013
• “The “throw-away” culture produces many bitter fruits, from wasting food to isolating many elderly people.” @pontifex, 25 October 2013
• “Too often we participate in the globalization of indifference. May we strive instead to live global solidarity.” @pontifex, 26 October 2013
• “Dear Followers I understand there are now over 10 million of you! I thank you with all my heart and ask you to continue praying for me” @pontifex, 27 October 2013

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/pope_francis_mass_20130314124558_640_480-300x225.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 20 October to 2 November 2013.

Angelus

• 20 October 2013
• 27 October 2013

General Audiences

• 30 October 2013

Homilies

• 24 October 2013 – Holy Mass and Episcopal Ordination of Msgr. Giampiero Gloder and Msgr. Jean-Marie Speich

Messages

• 30 October 2013 – On the occasion of the Tenth General Assembly of the World Council of Churches

Speeches

• 25 October 2013 – To the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Family
• 28 October 2013 – To the Directors, Employees and Collaborators of the Vatican Television Center

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 28 October 2013 – Jesus continues to pray and intercede for us
• 29 October 2013 – Hope is a gift from the Holy Spirit
• 31 October 2013 -Pope Francis says Mass near tomb of Bl. Pope John Paul II

Papal Tweets

• “We are all sinners. But God heals us with an abundance of grace, mercy and tenderness.” @pontifex, 28 October 2013
• “If money and material things become the center of our lives, they seize us and make us slaves” @pontifex, 29 October 2013
• “Christians know how to face difficulties, trials and defeat with serenity and hope in the Lord.” @pontifex, 31 October 2013
• “The fight against evil is long and difficult. It is essential to pray constantly and to be patient.” @pontifex, 2 November 2013
  
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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/popefrancis-300x200.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 26 October to 9 November 2013.

Angelus

• 1 November 2013
• 3 November 2013

General Audiences

• 6 November 2013

Homilies

• 1 November 2013 – Solemnity of All Saints
• 4 November 2013 – Papal Mass for the Repose of the Souls of the Cardinals and Bishops Who Died Over the Course of the Year

Speeches

• 26 October 2013 – To alumni of the Jesuit College of Montevideo in Uruguay
• 26 October 2013 – Conferral of the Ratzinger Prize 2013
• 26 October 2013 – Pilgrimage of families to Rome on the occasion of the Year of Faith

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 5 November 2013 – It is everyone’s Church
• 7 November 2013 – God has a loving weakness for the lost sheep
• 8 November 2013 – Homily – Children fed “unclean bread” of corruption are starved of dignity

Papal Tweets

• “I thank all missionaries, men and women who quietly work hard for the Lord and their brothers and sisters.” @pontifex, 4 November 2013
• “We need courage if we are to be faithful to the Gospel.” @pontifex, 5 November 2013
• “Saints are people who belong fully to God. They are not afraid of being mocked, misunderstood or marginalized.” @pontifex, 7 November 2013
• “The Year of Faith is about to end. Lord, in this graced moment, help us to take the Gospel seriously.” @pontifex, 8 November 2013
• “I ask all of you to join me in prayer for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda especially those in the beloved islands of the Philippines” @pontifex, 9 November 2013
• “Our life must be centred on what is essential, on Jesus Christ. Everything else is secondary.” @pontifex, 9 November 2013
  
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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/pope-francis-300x252.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 31 October to 16 November 2013.

Angelus

• 10 November 2013

General Audiences

• 13 November 2013

Speeches

• 31 October 2013 – To members of St Peter’s Circle
• 8 November 2013 – To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura
• 9 November 2013 – To members of UNITALSI on the occasion of its 110th anniversary of foundation
• 14 November 2013 – To H.E. Mr Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Republic of Italy
• 14 November 2013 – Speech – To the employees of the Quirinal Palace

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 11 November 2013 – Corruption is ‘varnished putrefaction’ of whitewashed tomb
• 12 November 2013 – Even when scolding us, God’s hands never give us a slap but instead a caress
• 14 November 2013 – The spirit of curiosity distances one from God
• 16 November 2013 – God’s only weakness is our prayer

Papal Tweets

• “God loves us. May we discover the beauty of loving and being loved.” @pontifex, 11 November 2013
• “We remember the Philippines, Vietnam and the entire region hit by Typhoon Haiyan. Please be generous with prayers and concrete help.” @pontifex, 11 November 2013
• “Take care of God’s creation. But above all, take care of people in need.” @pontifex, 14 November 2013
• “Dear young people, always be missionaries of the Gospel, every day and in every place.” @pontifex, 15 November 2013
• “Jesus kept his wounds so that we would experience his mercy. This is our strength and our hope” @pontifex, 16 November 2013

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/PopeFrancis-finger-300x225.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 November to 24 November 2013.

Angelus

• 17 November 2013 – Angelus

General Audiences

• 17 November 2013 – General Audience

Homilies

• 24 November 2013 – For the conclusion of the Year of Faith on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Letters

• 10 November 2013 – Preface to a collection of writings and addresses by Card. Bertone on papal diplomacy in the globalized world, L’Osservatore Romano

Messages

• [Mexico City, 16–19 November 2013]

Motu Proprio

• 15 November 2013 – Approving the new Statutes of the Financial Intelligence Authority

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 18 November 2013 – Lord save us from the subtle conspiracies of worldliness
• 19 November 2013 – A society that doesn’t care for its elderly has no future
• 22 November 2013 – Pope reflects on temples where we worship God

Papal Tweets

• “Confessing our sins may be difficult for us, but it brings us peace. We are sinners, and we need God’s forgiveness.” @pontifex, 18 November 2013
• “The Saints were not superhuman. They were people who loved God in their hearts, and who shared this joy with others.” @pontifex, 19 November 2013
• “To be saints is not a privilege for the few, but a vocation for everyone.” @pontifex, 21 November 2013
• “The Kingdom of Heaven is for those who place their trust in the love of God, not in material possessions.” @pontifex, 22 November 2013
• “The Sacraments are Jesus Christ’s presence in us. So it is important for us to go to Confession and receive Holy Communion.” @pontifex, 23 November 2013

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/pope-francis-300x252.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 16 November to 30 November 2013.

Angelus

• 24 November 2013 – Solemnity of Christ the King

Apostolic Exhortations

• 24 November 2013 – Evangelii Gaudium Note: The html version of this document has been removed and now only a link to the PDF version is available.

General Audiences

• 27 November 2013

Homilies

• 25 November 2013 – Holy Mass for the episcopal ordination of Fr. Fernando Vérgez, L.C., Secretary General of the Governorate of Vatican City State

Messages

• [Mexico City, 16–19 November 2013]
• 25 November 2013 – Message to His Holiness Bartholomaios I, Archbishop of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch

Speeches

• 21 November 2013 – To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches
• 21 November 2013 – To the Camaldolese Benedictine Nuns
• 25 November 2013 – To Ukranian Greek-Catholic pilgrims on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the transferral of St. Josaphat’s relics to the Vatican Basilica

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 25 November 2013 – Trust the Lord even in extreme situations
• 26 November 2013 – Only Christ is the master of time
• 29 November 2013 – Intelligence is a gift

Papal Tweets

• “To live charitably means not looking out for our own interests, but carrying the burdens of the weakest and poorest among us.” @pontifex, 25 November 2013
• “The Church is missionary. Christ sends us forth to bring the joy of the Gospel to the whole world.” @pontifex, 26 November 2013
• “Let’s try to be open to God’s word, and open to the Lord’s surprises when he speaks to us.” @pontifex, 28 November 2013
• “It is hard to forgive others. Lord, grant us your mercy, so that we can always forgive.” @pontifex, 29 November 2013
• “The Church invites everyone to be embraced by the Father’s tenderness and forgiveness.” @pontifex, 30 November 2013

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/PopeFrancis-finger-300x225.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 24 November to 7 December 2013.

Angelus

• 1 December 2013

General Audiences

• 4 December 2013

Homilies

• 23 November 2013 – Holy Mass for the conclusion of the Year of Faith on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
• 1 December 2013

Speeches

• 21 November 2013- To the Filipino Community on the occasion of the Blessing of the mosaic of Saint Pedro Calungsod
• 22 November 2013 – Audience with the Italian and Argentine rugby teams,
• 25 November 2013 – Meeting with the volunteers of the Year of Faith

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 2 December 2013 – Allow the Lord to encounter us in preparation for Christmas
• 3 December 2014 – A Church without joy is unthinkable
• 5 December 2013 – Put Christian words in action
• 6 December 2013 – Praying is a bit like “annoying” God

Papal Tweets

• “Your sins are great? Just tell the Lord: Forgive me, help me to get up again, change my heart!” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “We are all called to be friends with Jesus. Don’t be afraid to love the Lord.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “Fifty years ago, Vatican II spoke of communications. Let us listen to, dialogue with, and bring to Christ all those we encounter in life.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “Holiness doesn’t mean doing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love and faith.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “The cross is the price of true love. Lord, give us the strength to accept and carry our crosses!” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
• “Dear young people, put your talents at the service of the Gospel, with creativity and boundless charity.” @pontifex, 2 December 2013
  
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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/popefrancis-300x200.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 28 November to 14 December 2013.

Angelus

• 8 December 2013

General Audiences

• 15 December 2013

Messages

• 8 December 2013 – Message for the World Day of Peace: Fraternity, the Foundation and Pathway to Peace

Speeches

• 28 November 2013 – To participants of the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue
• 8 December 2013 – Act of Veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the occasion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 9 December 2013 – Pope celebrates Mass with Egyptian Patriarch
• 10 December 2013 – The door of the Lord is always open
• 12 December 2013 – Be silent, so we can hear the tenderness of God
• 13 December 2013 – Without fear of freedom

Papal Tweets

• “If we see someone who needs help, do we stop? There is so much suffering and poverty, and a great need for good Samaritans.” @pontifex, 9 December 2013
• “Mary, Our Mother, sustain us in moments of darkness, difficultly and apparent defeat.” @pontifex, 10 December 2013
• “We cannot think of a Church without joy. This is the joy of the Church: announcing to all the name of Jesus.” @pontifex, 12 December 2013
• “Don’t be afraid to go to the Sacrament of Confession, where you will meet Jesus who forgives y” @pontifex, 13 December 2013
• “This is Christian hope: that the future is in God’s hands.” @pontifex, 14 December 2013

Other

• Pope Francis’ interview with “La Stampa” and “Vatican Insider”

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/popefrancis-300x200.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 30 November to 21 December 2013.

Angelus

• 15 December 2013

General Audiences

• 18 December 2013

Messages

• 6 December 2013 – World Day of the Sick

Speeches

• 30 November 2013 – Vespers with the university students of the Roman atheneums
• 12 December 2013 – To a group of new Ambassadors accredited to the Holy See
• 21 December 2013 – Traditional presentation of Christmas greetings to the Roman

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 16 December 2013 – Without prophecy, only clericalism
• 17 December 2013 – God’s surname
• 19 December 2013 – Humility necessary for fruitfulness
• 20 December 2013 – Silence guards one’s relationship with God

Papal Tweets

• “We cannot resign ourselves to think of a Middle East without Christians. Let us pray every day for peace.” @pontifex, 16 December 2013
• “The love of God is not generic. God looks with love upon every man and woman, calling them by name.” @pontifex, 17 December 2013
• “Let us pray that God grant us the grace of knowing a world where no one dies of hunger.” @pontifex, 19 December 2013
• “This Christmas may we be consistent in living the Gospel, welcoming Jesus into the centre of our lives.” @pontifex, 20 December 2013
• “Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man.” @pontifex, 21 December 2013

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/popefrancis-300x200.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 10 September 2013 to 18 January 2014.

Angelus

• 22 December 2013
• 26 December 2013 – Feast of Saint Stephen
• 29 December 2013 – Prayer to the Holy Family
• 1 January 2014 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
• 5 January 2014
• 6 January 2014 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
• 12 January 2014 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

General Audiences

• 8 January 2014
• 15 January 2014

Homilies

• 24 December 2013 – Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
• 31 December 2013 – Celebration of First Vespers and Te Deum
• 1 January 2014 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
• 3 January 2014 – Holy Mass at the Church of the Gesù
• 6 January 2014 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
• 12 January 2014 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Letters

• 17 December 2013 – Letter to the Minister General of the Trinitarian Order on the 800th anniversary of the death of their founder St Juan de Mata
• [Diocese of Crato, 7–11 January 2014]
• 12 January 2014 – Letter to those who will be created Cardinals at the upcoming Consistory of 22 February

Messages

• 9 December 2013 – Message on the occasion of the “Anti-Hunger Global Campaign” launched by Caritas Internationalis
• 25 December 2014 – Urbi Et Orbi
• 15 January 2014 – Message for the 51st World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2014

Speeches

• 10 September 2013 – Address of the Holy Father during the visit to “Centro Astalli” of Rome for the refugee service
• 2 December 2013 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Netherlands on their “ad Limina” visit
• 6 December 2013 – To members of the International Theological Commission
• 7 December 2013 – To a delegation from the Dignitatis humanae Institute
• 7 December 2013 – To participants at the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity
• 13 December 2013 – To a group of pilgrims from Bavaria in St. Peter’s Square for the presentation of the gift of the Christmas tree
• 15 December 2013 – To the “Domenico Tardini” Community in Villa Nazareth
• 20 December 2013 – To a group of protocol officers of the Italian Republic and of the Embassy of Italy accredited to the Holy See
• 20 December 2013 – To a delegation of boys and girls of the Italian Catholic Action
• 13 January 2014 – To members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 23 December 2013 – Daily Mass at Casa Santa Marta
• 7 January 2014 – Test the spirits
• 9 January 2014 – Christian love is concrete
• 10 January 2014 – Friday Mass at Casa Santa Marta
• 11 January 2014 – The true priest and his relation to Christ
• 13 January 2014 – Pope Francis at Monday Mass
• 14 January 2014 – Four Models
• 16 January 2014 – Scandals happen when there is no true relationship with God
• 17 January 2014 – The Pope’s Mass at Santa Marta

Papal Tweets

• “Christmas celebrations are often full of sound. It would be good for us to make room for silence, to hear the voice of Love.” @pontifex, 23 December 2013
• “The Lord is coming. May we await him with open hearts!” @pontifex, 24 December 2013
• “Christ comes among us at Christmas: it is the perfect time for a personal encounter with the Lord.” @pontifex, 25 December 2013
• “Before the Nativity scene, may we pray in a particular way for those suffering persecution for the faith.” @pontifex, 26 December 2013
• “May the joy of the Gospel be always in our hearts, especially this Christmas.” @pontifex, 27 December 2013
• “Our Mother Mary is full of beauty because she is full of grace.” @pontifex, 30 December 2013
• “In the face of the Child Jesus we contemplate the face of God. Come, let us adore him!” @pontifex, 30 December 2013
• “Let us draw from the crib the joy and deep peace that Jesus comes to bring to the world.” @pontifex, 31 December 2013
• “God does not reveal himself in strength or power, but in the weakness and fragility of a newborn babe.” @pontifex, 2 January 2013
• “The Child Jesus reveals the tenderness of God’s immense love surrounding each one of us.” @pontifex, 3 January 2013
• “Dear young people, Jesus wants to be your friend, and wants you to spread the joy of this friendship everywhere.” @pontifex, 4 January 2013
• “Dear friends, I wish to thank you for the many kind Christmas greetings. May the Lord bless you all!” @pontifex, 5 January 2013
• “Let us leave a spare place at our table: a place for those who lack the basics, who are alone.” @pontifex, 7 January 2013
• “Let us contemplate the humility of the Son of God born into poverty. Let us imitate him by sharing with those who are weak.” @pontifex, 9 January 2013
• “May we stop before the Child of Bethlehem and allow the tenderness of God to warm our hearts.” @pontifex, 10 January 2013
• “No elderly person should be like an “exile” in our families. The elderly are a treasure for our society.” @pontifex, 11 January 2013
• “The Lord is knocking at the door of our hearts. Have we put a sign on the door saying: “Do not disturb”?” @pontifex, 13 January 2013
• “May we always say thank you to God, especially for his patience and mercy.” @pontifex, 14 January 2013
• “Let us pray for peace, and let us bring it about, starting in our own homes!” @pontifex, 16 January 2013
• “How powerful prayer is! May we never lose the courage to say: Lord, give us your peace.” @pontifex, 17 January 2013
• “Wars shatter so many lives. I think especially of children robbed of their childhood.” @pontifex, 18 January 2013

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Angelus

• 19 January 2014

General Audiences

• 22 January 2014

Homilies

• 25 January 2014 – Solemnity of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle – Celebration of Vespers (25 January 2014)

Messages

• 24 January 2014 – Message of Pope Francis for the 48th World Communications Day, 2014 – Communication at the Service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter

Speeches

• 10 January 2014 – To the Pontifical Gestatorial Chair Bearers and their families
• 11 January 2014 – To members of the Catholic Committee for cultural collaboration with Orthodox Churches and Eastern Orthodox Churches
• 17 January 2014 – To an ecumenical delegation from Finland for the Feast of Saint Henry

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 20 January 2014 – Mass at Santa Marta
• 21 January 2014 – God chooses the little ones
• 23 January 2014 – Jealousy, envy and gossip divide and destroy Christian communities
• 24 January 2014 – How to create dialogue

Papal Tweets

• “It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions.” @pontifex, 20 January 2014
• “If we live the faith in our daily life, then our work too becomes a chance to spread the joy of being a Christian.” @pontifex, 21 January 2014
• “I join the March for Life in Washington with my prayers. May God help us respect all life, especially the most vulnerable” @pontifex, 22 January 2014
• “Like Mary, may we nurture the light born within us at Christmas. May we carry it everywhere in our daily lives.” @pontifex, 23 January 2014
• “We are called to live our baptism every day, as new creatures, clothed in Christ.” @pontifex, 24 January 2014
• “It is easy to ask God for things; we all do it. When will we also learn to give him thanks and to adore him?” @pontifex, 25 January 2014

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/popefrancis-300x200.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 16 October 2013 to 1 February 2014.

Angelus

• 26 January 2014

General Audiences

• 29 January 2014

Homilies

• 19 January 2014 – Homily of the Holy Father during the Pastoral visit to the Roman parish “Sacro Cuore di Gesù a Castro Pretorio”

Messages

• 16 October 2013 – Message on the occasion of World Food Day 2013
• 28 January 2014 – Message on the occasion of the 18th Public Session of the Pontifical Academies

Speeches

• 16 January 2014 – To the members of the College of Personnel of the Pontifical Antechamber and their families
• 17 January 2014 – To the personnel of the Apostolic Floreria and their families
• 18 January 2014 – To the employees of RAI and their families on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the first Italian television transmission
• 20 January 2014 – To Officials and Officers of the General Inspectorate for Public Security at the Vatican
• 24 January 2014 – To Prelate Auditors, Officials and Advocates of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota on the occasion of the inauguration of the Judicial Year
• 30 January 2014 – To a delegation from the University of Notre Dame (Indiana, U.S.A.)

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 27 January 2014 – Bishops, priests ordained to serve
• 28 January 2014 – The fruitfulness of praise
• 30 January 2014 – Christians must “feel with the Church”
• 31 January 2014 – Christian mediocrity leads to a ‘loss of sense of sin’

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young people, let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!” @pontifex, 27 January 2014
• “Let us pray for Christian unity. There are so many beautiful things which unite us” @pontifex, 28 January 2014
• “I cannot imagine a Christian who does not know how to smile. May we joyfully witness to our faith.” @pontifex, 30 January 2014
• “No one saves oneself. The community is essential.” @pontifex, 31 January 2014
• “Sometimes we are saddened by the weight of our sins. May we not be discouraged. Christ has come to lift this burden and give us peace.” @pontifex, 1 February 2014
• “May the World Day of Consecrated Life be a timely occasion to rediscover the centrality of Jesus in our lives.” @pontifex, 2 February 2014

Notes:

• The “Message on the occasion of World Food Day 2013” for the English translation was a broken link on the Vatican site and just recently fixed.
  
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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 26 December 2013 to 8 February 2014.

Angelus

• 2 February 2014

General Audiences

• 5 February 2014

Homilies

• 2 February 2014 – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord – 16th World Day For Consecrated Life

Messages

• 26 December 2013 – Message of Pope Francis for Lent 2014: He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich (cf. 2 Cor 8:9)
• 21 January 2013 – Message of Pope Francis for the 29th World Youth Day, 2014: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 5:3)

Speeches

• 25 January 2014 – To participants in the National Congress sponsored by the Italian Women’s Centre
• 30 January 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Austria on their ad Limina visit
• 31 January 2014 – To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
• 1 February 2014 – To representatives of the Neocatechumenal Way

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 3 February 2014 – When faced with darkness Mass at Santa Marta
• 4 February 2014 – When God cries
• 6 February 2014 = What we leave to others
• 7 February 2014 – Return to the first Galilee

Papal Tweets

• “It is important to have friends we can trust. But it is essential to trust the Lord, who never lets us down.” @pontifex, 3 February 2013
• “Dear young people, Jesus gives us life, life in abundance. If we are close to him we will have joy in our hearts and a smile on our face.” @pontifex, 4 February 2013
• “The world makes us look towards ourselves, our possessions, our desires.The Gospel invites us to be open to others, to share with the poor.” @pontifex, 6 February 2013
• “What zest life acquires when we allow ourselves to be filled by the love of God!” @pontifex, 7 February 2013
• “The Sacraments, especially Confession and the Eucharist, are privileged places of encountering Christ.” @pontifex, 8 February 2013

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/pope-francis2-300x187.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 7 to 15 February 2014.

Angelus

• 9 February 2014

General Audiences

• 12 February 2014

Speeches

• 7 February 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Poland on their ad Limina visit
• 8 February 2014 – To a group of faithful from Sri Lanka
• 13 February 2014 – To a delegation of the “American Jewish Committee”

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 10 February 2014 – At Mass without a watch
• 13 February 2014 – The king and the woman
• 16 February 2014 – Moving forward beyond obstacles

Papal Tweets

• “Let us pray for all good and faithful priests who dedicate themselves to their people with generosity and unknown sacrifices.” @pontifex, 10 February 2013
• “Today I ask you to join me in prayer for His Holiness Benedict XVI, a man of great courage and humility.” @pontifex, 11 February 2013
• “I greet all those who are sick and suffering. Christ Crucified is with you; cling to him!” @pontifex, 11 February 2013
• “Let us pray for seminarians, that they may listen to the voice of the Lord and follow it with courage and joy.” @pontifex, 13 February 2013
• “Dear young people, don’t be afraid to marry. A faithful and fruitful marriage will bring you happiness.” @pontifex, 14 February 2013
• “Let us pray for peace in Africa, especially in the Central African Republic and in South Sudan. #prayforpeace” @pontifex, 15 February 2013
  
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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/pope-francis2-300x187.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 16 to 22 February 2014.

Angelus

• 16 February 2014

General Audiences

• 19 February 2014

Homilies

• 16 February 2014 – Pastoral Visit to the Roman parish “San Tommaso Apostolo”
• 22 February 2014 – Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals
• 23 February 2014 – Holy Mass with the new Cardinals

Speeches

• 13 February 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Bulgaria on their “ad Limina” visit
• 13 February 2014 – To participants in the Plenary Session of the Congregation for Catholic Education (for Educational Institutions)
• 14 February 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Czech Republic on their “ad Limina” visit
• 14 February 2014 – To engaged couples preparing for marriage
• 20 February 2014 – Extraordinary Consistory

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 17 February 2014 – A holy patience
• 18 February 2014 – Resist temptation
• 20 February 2014 – To Know Jesus, We Must Follow Him
• 21 February 2014 – Faith Is Not Casuistry

Papal Tweets

• “To all who are sick, do not lose hope, especially when your suffering is at its worst. Christ is near you.” @pontifex, 17 February 2013
• “Let us learn from Christ how to pray, to forgive, to sow peace, and to be near those in need.” @pontifex, 18 February 2013
• “Lord Jesus, make us capable of loving as you love.” @pontifex, 20 February 2013
• “Confirmation is important for Christians; it strengthens us to defend the faith and to spread the Gospel courageously.” @pontifex, 21 February 2013
• “Let us never lose hope! God loves us always, even with our mistakes and sins.” @pontifex, 22 February 2013
  
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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/francis_baptism-300x199.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 19 February to 7 March 2014.

Angelus

• 2 March 2014

General Audiences

• 5 March 2014

Homilies

• 5 March 2014 – Holy Mass, blessing and imposition of the Ashes

Messages

• 19 February 2014 – Message to participants in the General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life

Speeches

• 3 March 2014 – To participants in the Assembly of the Italian Federation of Spiritual Exercises (FIES)
• 7 March 2014 – To a delegation of the World Council of Churches

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 3 March 2014 – Sisters and priests free from idolatry
• 6 March 2014 – The Christian way
• 7 March 2014 – The ghost of hypocrisy

Papal Tweets

• “How to live a good marriage? United to the Lord, who always renews our love and strengthens it to overcome every difficulty.” @pontifex, 3 March 2013
• “In life we all make many mistakes. Let us learn to recognize our errors and ask forgiveness.” @pontifex, 4 March 2013
• “Lent is a good time for sacrificing. Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.” @pontifex, 5 March 2013
• “Let us pray for Christians who are victims of persecution, so that they may know how to respond to evil with good.” @pontifex, 6 March 2013
• “Our deepest joy comes from Christ: remaining with him, walking with him, being his disciples.” @pontifex, 7 March 2013
• “The challenge for Christian spouses:remaining together, knowing how to love one another always, and doing so in a way that their love grows.” @pontifex, 8 March 2013

Other

• 5 March 2014 – Zenit: English Translation of Pope Francis’ Corriere della Sera Interview
• 7 March 2014 – Zenit: Benedict XVI Pays Tribute to Blessed John Paul II in New Interview

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/pope-francis2-300x187.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 25 February to 13 March 2014.

Angelus

• 9 March 2014

Messages

• 25 February 2014 – Message on the occasion of the Brotherhood Campaign of the Church in Brazil
• 7 March 2014 – Message to participants in the Conference promoted by the Vicariate of Rome on the theme “The Mission of Lay Christians in the City”
• 8 March 2014 – Message to participants in the International Symposium on the theme: “The management of the ecclesiastical goods of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, for the service of humanity and for the mission of the Church”

Speeches

• 27 February 2014 – To a meeting of the Congregation for Bishops
• 6 March 2014 – To the parish priests of Rome

Papal Tweets

• “Please pray for me.” @pontifex, 13 March 2013

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