The Weekly Francis – 30 August 2017 [Akin]

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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 16 March to 22 March 2014.

Angelus

• 16 March 2014

General Audiences

• 19 March 2014

Homilies

• 16 March 2014 – Pastoral Visit to the Roman parish “Santa Maria dell’Orazione”

Speeches

• 17 March 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of East Timor on their ad Limina Visit

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 17 March 2014 – Mercy and judgement
• 18 March 2014 – Christians without masks
• 20 March 2014 – The nameless man
• 21 March 2014 – The imprisoned word

Papal Tweets

• “Thank you for all your warm wishes on my anniversary. Please continue praying for me.” @pontifex, 17 March 2013
• “Christian love is loving without counting the cost. This is the lesson of the Good Samaritan; this is the lesson of Jesus.” @pontifex, 18 March 2013
• “I greet the World School Network for Encounter.
  Today we plant the first virtual olive tree for peace. @infoscholas” @pontifex, 19 March 2013
• “May we learn to say “thank you” to God and to one another. We teach children to do it, and then we forget to do it ourselves!” @pontifex, 20 March 2013
• “Sickness and death are not taboo subjects. They are realities that we must face in Jesus’ presence.” @pontifex, 21 March 2013
• “Jesus is our hope. Nothing – not even evil or death – is able to separate us from the saving power of his love.” @pontifex, 22 March 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 27 February to 29 March 2014.

Angelus

• 23 March 2014

General Audiences

• General Audience

Speeches

• 27 February 2014 – To Bishops who are friends of the Focolare Movement
• 20 March 2014 – To the managers and workers of the Terni steel mill and the faithful of the Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia, Italy
• 21 March 2014 – Meeting with the “Libera” Foundation of Fr. Luigi Ciotti
• 24 March 2014 – To participants in the Plenary Session of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers (for Health Pastoral Care)

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 24 March 2014 – Marginalized and therefore saved
• 25 March 2014 – Salvation is a gift
• 28 March 2014 – I am returning home

Papal Tweets

• “Jesus is never far from us sinners. He wants to pour out on us, without limit, all of his mercy.” @pontifex, 24 March 2013
• “We cannot be tepid disciples. The Church needs our courage in order to give witness to truth.” @pontifex, 25 March 2013
• “Lent is a time of grace, a time to convert and live out our baptism fully.” @pontifex, 27 March 2013
• “We all need to improve, to change for the better. Lent helps us fight against our faults.” @pontifex, 28 March 2013
• “We live in a society that leaves no room for God; day by day this numbs our hearts.” @pontifex, 29 March 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 23 October 2013 to 5 April 2014.

Angelus

• 30 March 2014

General Audiences

• 2 April 2014

Homilies

• 28 March 2014 – Penitential Celebration

Messages

• Message to the new Syrian-Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, Ignatius Aphrem II

Speeches

• 23 October 2013 – To participants in the national meeting of Chaplains of Italian prisons * Link on Vatican site was previously broken
• 21 November 2013 – Meeting with the Patriarchs and Major Archbishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches * Link on Vatican site was previously broken
• 14 March 2014 – To the Roman Curia at the conclusion of the Lenten retreat
• 22 March 2014 – To members of the “Corallo” Association
• 24 March 2014 – To Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Guinea on their “ad Limina” visit

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 31 March 2014 – Do not be existential tourists
• 1 April 2014 – Beyond formalism
• 3 April 2014 – The power of real prayer
• 4 April 2014 – Friday Mass in Santa Marta

Papal Tweets

• “Lent is a time to change direction, to respond to the reality of evil and poverty.” @pontifex, 31 March 2014
• “Dear parents, teach your children to pray. Pray with them.” @pontifex, 1 April 2014
• “May we never get used to the poverty and decay around us. A Christian must act.” @pontifex, 3 April 2014
• “With Jesus our life becomes full. With him everything makes sense. (EG 266)” @pontifex, 4 April 2014
• “In the Gospel we can hear Jesus speaking to us every day: may we always carry with us a small copy of the Gospel!” @pontifex, 5 April 2014

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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 3 March 2014 to 12 April 2014.

Angelus

• 6 April 2014

General Audiences

• 9 April 2014

Homilies

• 6 April 2014 Pastoral visit to the Roman parish “San Gregorio Magno”

Speeches

• 3 March 2014 – To Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Spain on their “ad limina” visit
• 28 March 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar, on their ad Limina visit
• 28 March 2014 – To participants in the course sponsored by the Apostolic Penitentiary
• 29 March 2014 – To members of the Apostolic Movement of the Blind (MAC) and the Little Mission for the Hearing and Speech Impaired
• 31 March 2014 – To participants in the General Chapter of the Salesian Society of Saint John Bosco (Salesians)
• 7 April 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Tanzania on their ad Limina visit
• 7 April 2014 – To members of the Organizing Committee of the World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
• 10 April 2014 – To participants in the International Conference on Combating Human Trafficking

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 7 April 2014 – Forgiveness in a caress
• 8 April 2014 – Misery and glory
• 10 April 2014 – The dictatorship of uniform thought
• 11 April 2014- The devil exists

Papal Tweets

• “How good it is for us when the Lord unsettles our lukewarm and superficial lives.” @pontifex, 7 April 2014
• “We need to rediscover a contemplative spirit, so that the love of God may warm our hearts.” @pontifex, 8 April 2014
• “Jesus teaches us to not be ashamed of touching human misery, of touching his flesh in our brothers and sisters who suffer. (EG 270)” @pontifex, 10 April 2014
• “Only trust in God can transform doubts into certainty, evil into good, night into radiant dawn.” @pontifex, 11 April 2014
• “How beautiful it is to stand before the Crucifix, simply to be under the Lord’s gaze, so full of love. (EG 264)” @pontifex, 12 April 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 28 February 2014 to 20 April 2014.

Angelus

• 13 April 2014

General Audiences

• 16 April 2014

Homilies

• 13 April 2014 – Palm Sunday – 24th World Youth Day
• 17 April 2014 – Chrism Mass
• 19 April 2014 – Easter Vigil

Letters

• 1 April 2014 – Letter to the Secretary General of the Synod for Bishops on the occasion of the elevation of the Under-Secretary to the dignity of Bishop

Messages

• 20 April 2014 – “Urbi et Orbi” – Easter

Speeches

• 28 February 2014 – To the members of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America
• 3 April 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Rwanda on their ad Limina visit
• 5 April 2014 – To the representatives of the National Association of Italian Municipalities

Papal Tweets

• “Holy Week is a good occasion to go to confession and to take up the right path again.” @pontifex, 14 April 2014
• “Each encounter with Jesus changes our life.” @pontifex, 15 April 2014
• “It is not easy to follow Jesus closely, because the path he chooses is the way of the Cross.” @pontifex, 18 April 2014
• “Please join me in praying for the victims of the ferry disaster in Korea and their families” @pontifex, 19 April 2014
• “Christ is risen! Alleluia!” @pontifex, 20 April 2014

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 12 April 2014 to 27 April 2014.

Regina Cæli

• 21 April 2014, Easter Monday

General Audiences

• 23 April 2014, “Why do you seek the living among the dead”?

Homilies

• 27 April 2014 – Holy Mass and Rite of Canonization of Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II

Speeches

• 12 April 2014 – To members of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences
• 12 April 2014 – To participants in the Conference of the Italian Society of Surgical Oncology on “Digestive Surgery new trends and spending review”
• 14 April 2014 – To the Pontifical Leonine College Seminary in Anagni
• 25 April 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of South Africa on their ad Limina visit

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 24 April 2014 – No fear of joy
• 25 April 2014 – There are “bat-like Christians” who prefer the shadows to the light of the Lord

Papal Tweets

• “Each encounter with Jesus fills us with joy, with that deep joy which only God can give.” @pontifex, 21 April 2014
• “A simple lifestyle is good for us, helping us to better share with those in need.” @pontifex, 24 April 2014
• “We must not let ourselves fall into the vortex of pessimism. Faith can move mountains!” @pontifex, 25 April 2014
• “None of us can think we are exempt from concern for the poor and for social justice (EG 201).” @pontifex, 26 April 2014

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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 10 April 2014 to 3 May 2014.

Messages

• 10 April 2014 – Message for dialogue in Venezuela
• 25 April 2014 – Video message to the polish people on the occasion of the Canonization of Blessed John Paul II
• 25 April 2014 – Message to the people of Bergamo, Italy on the occasion of the Canonization of Blessed John XXIII

Speeches

• 10 April 2014 – To the Pontifical Gregorian University community and its associated Pontifical Biblical Institute and Pontifical Oriental Institute
• 11 April 2014 – To members of the International Catholic Child Bureau (BICE)
• 11 April 2014 – To the Italian Pro-Life Movement

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 29 April 2014 – The measure of a Christian community
• 2 May 2014 – I weep for Christians still crucified today

Papal Tweets

• “Inequality is the root of social evil.” @pontifex, 28 April 2014
• “Who among us can presume to be free of sin? No one. Let us ask God to forgive our sins.” @pontifex, 29 April 2014
• “I ask everyone with political responsibility to remember two things: human dignity and the common good.” @pontifex, 1 May 2014
• “No one is more patient than God the Father; no one understands and knows how to wait as much as he does.” @pontifex, 2 May 2014
• “Do not be afraid! Open the doors to Christ!” @pontifex, 3 May 2014

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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 24 April 2014 to 17 May 2014.

Regina Caeli

• 27 April 2014
• 4 May 2014
• 11 May 2014

General Audiences

• 30 April 2014
• 7 May 2014
• 14 May 2014

Homilies

• 24 April 2014 – Thanksgiving Mass for the canonization of San José de Anchieta
• 4 May 2014 – Holy Mass in the Church of Saint Stanislaus
• 11 May 2014 – Priestly Ordinations in the Vatican Basilica – World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Messages

• 26 April 2014 – Video message to Argentinian youth on the occasion of the “Pascua de la Juventud” (Buenos Aires)

Speeches

• 2 May 2014 – To the Florence and Naples Soccer Teams and a delegation from the Soccer Federation and the Series A League
• 2 May 2014 – To Members of the Papal Foundation
• 3 May 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Sri Lanka on their “ad Limina” visit
• 3 May 2014 – To members of the Italian Catholic Action
• 5 May 2014 – To the Pontifical Swiss Guards
• 5 May 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Burundi on their “ad Limina” visit
• 8 May 2014 – To His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians with his Entourage
• To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Ethiopia and Eritrea on their ad Limina visit (9 May 2014)
• To participants in the Meeting of the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (9 May 2014)
• 9 May 2014 – To participants in the meeting of the Pontifical Mission Societies
• 10 May 2014 – To participants in the meeting promoted by the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation
• 10 May 2014 – To students and teachers from schools across Italy

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 5 May 2014 – Why do I follow Jesus?
• 6 May 2014 – Church is not just a school of religion
• 8 May 2014 – No bureaucracy in the sacristy
• 9 May 2014 – He must increase and we must decrease
• 13 May 2014 – The danger of a hardened heart
• 15 May 2014 – Amid memory and hope
• 16 May 2014 – Three doors

Papal Tweets

• “What does “evangelise” mean? To give witness with joy and simplicity to what we are and what we believe in.” @pontifex, 5 May 2014
• “A society which abandons children and the elderly severs its roots and darkens its future.” @pontifex, 8 May 2014
• “In our families we learn to love and to recognise the dignity of all, especially of the elderly.” @pontifex, 6 May 2014
• “Holiness means giving ourselves in sacrifice every day. And so married life is a tremendous path to sanctity!” @pontifex, 9 May 2014
• “A family enlightened by the Gospel provides a school for Christian living! There one learns faithfulness, patience and sacrifice.” @pontifex, 10 May 2014
• “Let us all join in prayer for the immediate release of the schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria.
  BringBackOurGirls” @pontifex, 10 May 2014
• “Our life has been saved by the blood of Christ. Let us always be renewed by this love.” @pontifex, 12 May 2014
• “Let us read the Gospel, a small section each day. This way we will learn what is most essential in our lives: love and mercy.” @pontifex, 13 May 2014
• “Let us pray for the miners who died in Turkey and for the latest victims of shipwreck in the Mediterranean.” @pontifex, 14 May 2014
• “Let us ask the Holy Spirit for the grace to live daily according to the mind of Jesus and his Gospel.” @pontifex, 15 May 2014
• “Our mission as Christians is to conform ourselves evermore to Jesus as the model of our lives.” @pontifex, 16 May 2014
• “The month of May, dedicated to Mary, is a fitting time to begin to recite the rosary daily.” @pontifex, 17 May 2014
  
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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 11 to 25 May 2014.

Regina Caeli

• 18 May 2014
• 25 May 2014

General Audiences

• 21 May 2014

Homilies

• 11 May 2014 – Priestly Ordinations in the Vatican Basilica – World Day of Prayer for Vocations
• 24 May 2014 – Holy Mass at the Amman International Stadium
• 25 May 2014 – Holy Mass in Manger Square in Bethlehem

Speeches

• 12 May 2014 – To Rectors and Students of the Pontifical Colleges and Residences in Rome
• 15 May 2014 – Presentation of Letters of Credence of the Ambassadors of Switzerland, Liberia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Jamaica, South Africa and India
• 24 May 2014 – Meeting with the Authorities of the Kingdom of Jordan (Amman)
• 24 May 2014 – Meeting with refugees and young people with disabilities in the Latin Church in Bethany beyond the Jordan
• 25 May 2014 – Meeting with Palestinian Authorities (Bethlehem)
• 25 May 2014 – Welcoming ceremony at the Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel Aviv)
• 25 May 2014 – Common Declaration of Pope Francis and the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I – Private Meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople at the Apostolic Delegation of Jerusalem
• 25 May 2014 – Ecumenical Celebration on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the meeting in Jerusalem between Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras (Jerusalem, Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre)

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 19 May 2014
• 20 May 2014 – Like children in the presence of a gift
• 22 May 2014 – A healthy Christian is a joyful Christian

Papal Tweets

• “The one who listens attentively to the Word of God and truly prays, always asks the Lord: what is your will for me?” @pontifex, 19 May 2014
• “Come, Holy Spirit! Help us to overcome our selfishness.” @pontifex, 20 May 2014
• “I ask all of you to pray for the victims of the floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Serbia and in other countries in the region.” @pontifex, 21 May 2014
• “We will never be disillusioned or lose our way if we are guided by God.” @pontifex, 22 May 2014
• “To live by faith means to put our lives in the hands of God, especially in our most difficult moments.” @pontifex, 23 May 2014
• “Dear friends, please pray for me during my pilgrimage to the Holy Land.” @pontifex, 24 May 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 19 to 31 May 2014.

Homilies

• 26 May 2014 – Holy Mass with the Ordinaries of the Holy Land and the Papal Entourage (Room of the Cenacle in Jerusalem)

Messages

• 19 May 2014 – Message to Card. Jean-Louis Tauran for the 50th anniversary of foundation of the Council for dialogue with other religions
• [Geneva, 28 May - 12 June 2014]

Speeches

• 19 May 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Mexico on their ad Limina visit
• 25 May 2014 – Greeting to children of the refugee camp of Dheisheh, Aida and Beit Jibrin at the Phoenix Center of Dheisheh refugee camp (Bethlehem)
• 25 May 2014 – Ecumenical Celebration on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the meeting in Jerusalem between Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras (Jerusalem, Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre)
• 26 May 2014 – Meeting with priests, religious and seminarians in the Church of Gethsemane at the foot of the Mount of Olives (Jerusalem)
• 26 May 2014 – Courtesy visit to the President of the State of Israel in the Presidential Residence (Jerusalem)
• 26 May 2014 – Courtesy visit to the two chief rabbis of Israel at Heichal Shlomo Center in Jerusalem, next to the Jerusalem Great Synagogue(Jerusalem)
• 26 May 2014 – Visit to the Yad Vashem Memorial in Jerusalem
• 26 May 2014 – Visit to the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem in the building of the Great Council on the Esplanade of the Mosques (Jerusalem)
• 26 May 2014 – Press Conference of the Holy Father during the return flight from the Holy Land

Papal Tweets

• “May we enter into true friendship with Jesus, so that following him closely, we may live with and for him.” @pontifex, 29 May 2014
• “Every Christian can witness to God in the workplace, not only with words, but above all with an honest life.” @pontifex, 30 May 2014
• “In the difficult moments of life, Christians can turn to the Mother of God and find protection and care.” @pontifex, 31 May 2014

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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 19 May to 7 June 2014.

Regina Caeli

• 1st June 2014

General Audiences

• 28 May 2014 – The pilgrimage to the Holy Land
• 4 June 2014

Homilies

• 30 May 2014 – Episcopal Ordination

Speeches

• 19 May 2014 – To the 66th General Assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference held 19–22 May
• 30 May 2014 – Address to Charity Workers in Syria
• 31 May 2014 – Recitation of the Holy Rosary for the conclusion of the Marian month of May
• 1 June 2014 – To participants in the 37th National Convocation of the Renewal in the Holy Spirit
• 2 June 2014 – To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Zimbabwe on their “ad Limina” visit
• 5 June 2014 – To His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of Cilicia of the Armenians

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 2 June 2014 – Three loves for one wedding
• 3 June 2014 – The good lawyer
• 5 June 2014 – A house that’s not for rent
• 6 June 2014 – You never forget your first love

Papal Tweets

• “At times we can be self-absorbed. Lord, help us to open our hearts to others and to serve those who are most vulnerable.” @pontifex, 2 June 2014
• “Thank you to all teachers: educating is an important mission, which draws young people to what is good, beautiful and true.” @pontifex, 3 June 2014
• “Like the Good Samaritan, may we not be ashamed of touching the wounds of those who suffer, but try to heal them with concrete acts of love.” @pontifex, 5 June 2014
• “Peace is a gift of God, but requires our efforts. Let us be people of peace in prayer and deed. #weprayforpeace” @pontifex, 6 June 2014
• “Prayer is all-powerful. Let us use it to bring peace to the Middle East and peace to the world. #weprayforpeace” @pontifex, 7 June 2014
  
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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/Pope-Francis-waves-to-cro-011-300x180.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 8 to 14 June 2014.

Regina Caeli

• 8 June 2014 – Regina Caeli on the Solemnity of Pentecost

General Audiences

• 11 June 2014

Homilies

• 8 June 2014 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Pentecost

Messages

• 8 June 2014 – Message for World Mission Day 2014

Speeches

• 8 June 2014 – Invocation for peace

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 9 June 2014 – The Christian’s identity card
• 12 June 2014 – When hatred kills
• 13 June 2014 – In a tiny whispering sound

Papal Tweets

• “I ask all people of good will to join us today in praying for peace in the Middle East. #weprayforpeace” @pontifex, 8 April 2014
• “May we never talk about others behind their backs, but speak to them openly about what we think.” @pontifex, 9 April 2014
• “Let us pray for all victims of sexual violence in conflict, and those working to end this crime. #TimeToAct” @pontifex, 10 April 2014
• “I wish everyone a wonderful World Cup, played in a spirit of true fraternity.” @pontifex, 12 April 2014
• “May we not resist the Holy Spirit but allow him to work in our lives, so that he can renew us, the Church and the world.” @pontifex, 13 April 2014
• “We run the risk of forgetting the suffering which doesn’t affect us personally. May we respond to it, and may we pray for peace in Syria.” @pontifex, 14 April 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 30 May to 20 June 2014.

Angelus

• 15 June 2014

General Audiences

• 18 June 2014

Letters

• 30 May 2014 – Letter to participants in the 19th International Congress of the International Association of Penal Law and of the 3rd Congress of the Latin American Association of Penal Law and Criminology

Homilies

• 8 June 2014 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Pentecost

Speeches

• 5 June 2014 – To participants in the meeting sponsored by the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, “The Church and Gypsies: to Announce the Gospel in the Peripheries”
• 7 June 2014 – Phone call of Pope Francis to a group of participants in the 36th annual pilgrimage from Macerata to Loreto
• 12 June 2014 – Video Message of Pope Francis on the occasion of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil
• 14 June 2014 – To the National Confederation of the “Misericordie d’Italia” on the occasion of the anniversary of its meeting with Pope John Paul II on 14 June 1986
• 16 June 2014 – To His Grace Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and his Entourage
• 16 June 2014 – To participants in the Conference promoted by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace on “Impact Investing for the Poor”

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 16 June 2014 – When the poor end up paying
• 20 June 2014 – Treasure Hunt
• 17 June 2014 – Sinners with white gloves

Papal Tweets

• “May the Lord bless the family and strengthen it in this moment of crisis.” @pontifex, 16 June 2014
• “Sometimes we cast the elderly aside, but they are a precious treasure: to cast them aside is an injustice and an irreparable loss.” @pontifex, 17 June 2014
• “There is never a reason to lose hope. Jesus says: “I am with you until the end of the world”.” @pontifex, 19 June 2014
• “There is so much indifference in the face of suffering. May we overcome indifference with concrete acts of charity.” @pontifex, 20 June 2014

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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 7 to 29 June 2014.

Speeches

• 7 June 2014 – To members of the sports association for the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian Sports Center
• 15 June 2014 – To the Saint Egidio Community
• 16 June 2014 – To participants in Rome’s diocesan conference entitled: “A People who generates its children, communities and families in the great stages of Christian initiation”
• 26 June 2014 – To Members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (R.O.A.C.O.)
• 26 June 2014 – To Participants in the Summer Course of the Vatican Observatory
• 28 June 2014 – To a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 23 June 2014 – No one can judge
• 24 June 2014 – Preaching the baptism of conversion
• 26 June 2014 – Those who speak without authority
• 27 June 2014 – God’s lullaby

Papal Tweets

• “Let us pray for the Christian communities in the Middle East, that they may continue to live in the land where Christianity was born.” @pontifex, 23 June 2014
• “How I wish everyone had decent work! It is essential for human dignity.” @pontifex, 24 June 2014
• “The family is essential to sustaining human and social development.” @pontifex, 26 June 2014
• “In the face of life’s difficulties, let us ask the Lord for the strength to remain joyful witnesses to our faith.”@pontifex, 27 June 2014
• “To be friends with God means to pray with simplicity, like children talking to their parents.” @pontifex, 28 June 2014
• “May Saints Peter and Paul bless the city of Rome and the entire pilgrim Church throughout the world.” @pontifex, 29 June 2014

Roman Curia

• [ – The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization (26 June 2014)Instrumentum Laboris (http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/s...20140626_instrumentum-laboris-familia_en.html)

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Angelus

• 22 June 2014
• 29 June 2014 – On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

General Audiences

• 25 June 2014

Homilies

• 19 June 2014 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
• 21 June 2014 – Holy Mass in Piana di Sibari
• 27 June 2014 – Homily prepared by Pope Francis for the visit to the Gemelli Hospital of Rome and read by Cardinal Angelo Scola on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Messages

• [Abbey of Marie?nkroon in Nieuwkuijk, 28–29 June 2014]
• [Maputo, Mozambique]

Speeches

• 17 June 2014 – To members of the “Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura”
• 20 June 2014 – To participants in the Conference on International Religious Freedom and the Global Clash of Values
• 21 June 2014 – Visit to the Penitentiary of Castrovillari (Cosenza)
• 21 June 2014 – Meeting with diocesan priests in the Cathedral (Cassano all’Jonio)
• 28 June 2014 – Greeting to a group of young people from the Diocese of Rome who are involved in vocational discernment

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 30 June 2014 – There are more Christian martyrs today than ever

Papal Tweets

• “Jesus, help us to love God as Father and our neighbour as ourselve” @pontifex, 30 June 2014
• “To live as true children of God means to love our neighbour and to be close to those who are lonely and in difficulty.” @pontifex, 1 July 2014
• “Dear young people, do not give up your dreams of a more just world!” @pontifex, 3 July 2014

Other

• 30 June 2014 – Interview with Italian daily Il Messaggero

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Angelus

• 6 July 2014

Homilies

• 5 July 2014 – Eucharistic Concelebration in the old Romagnoli Stadium (Campobasso)

Messages

• 23 June 2014 – Message to the Archbishop of Agrigento on the occasion of the first anniversary of the visit to Lampedusa

Motu Proprio

• 8 July 2014 – Apostolic Letter issued Motu Proprio – Transferral of the Ordinary Section of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See to the Secretariat for the Economy

Speeches

• 5 July 2014 – Meeting with the world of labour and industry in the Great Hall of the University of Molise in Campobasso
• 5 July 2014 – Meeting with the young people of the Dioceses of Abruzzo and Molise (Piazzale del Santuario di Castelpetroso)
• 5 July 2014 – Meeting with all the citizens and proclamation of the Celestinian Jubilee Year (Piazza della Cattedrale di Isernia)
• 5 July 2014 – Meeting with the detainees in the local prison of Isernia

Daily Homilies (fervorinos)

• 7 July 2014 – Holy Mass celebrated in the Chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae with a group of clergy sex abuse victims

Papal Tweets

• “With God, nothing is lost; but without him, everything is lost.” @pontifex, 8 April 2014
• “Do not be afraid to cast yourselves into the arms of God; whatever he asks of you, he will repay a hundredfold.” @pontifex, 10 April 2014
• “The World Cup allowed people from different countries and religions to come together. May sport always promote the culture of encounter.” @pontifex, 12 April 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 12 to 19 July 2014.

Angelus

• 13 July 2014

Messages

• 13 July 2014 – Message of Pope Francis to the patients and staff of the Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• [(Mexico City)“Mexico/Holy See Colloquium on Migration and Development”* (Papal message on the occasion of the "Mexico/Holy See Colloquium on Migration and Development" (Mexico City, 14 July 2014) | Francis)

Speeches

• 12 July 2014 – Address to participants in the International Seminar on the Pope’s proposal made in Evangelii Gaudium “Towards a more inclusive economy”

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young people, do not be mediocre; the Christian life challenges us with great ideals.” @pontifex, 15 April 2014
• “The Church, by her nature, is missionary. She exists so that every man and woman may encounter Jesus.” @pontifex, 17 April 2014
• “The Lord loves a cheerful giver. May we learn to be generous in giving, free from the love of material possessions.” @pontifex, 19 April 2014

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The Weekly Francis – 4 August 2014

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 20 July to 2 August 2014.

Angelus

• 13 July 2014

Messages

• 13 July 2014 – Message of Pope Francis to the patients and staff of the Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• [(Mexico City)“Mexico/Holy See Colloquium on Migration and Development”* (Papal message on the occasion of the "Mexico/Holy See Colloquium on Migration and Development" (Mexico City, 14 July 2014) | Francis)

Speeches

• 12 July 2014 – Address to participants in the International Seminar on the Pope’s proposal made in Evangelii Gaudium “Towards a more inclusive economy”

Papal Tweets

• “Dear young people, do not be mediocre; the Christian life challenges us with great ideals.” @pontifex, 15 April 2014
• “The Church, by her nature, is missionary. She exists so that every man and woman may encounter Jesus.” @pontifex, 17 April 2014
• “The Lord loves a cheerful giver. May we learn to be generous in giving, free from the love of material possessions.” @pontifex, 19 April 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 3 to 10 August 2014.

Angelus

• 3 August 2014

General Audiences

• 6 August 2014

Messages

• 6 August 2014 – Message of the Holy Father to the first Latin American Congress of Pastoral Care of the Family that will take place from August 4 to 9 in Panama City
• 8 August 2014 – Message of Pope Francis, signed by the Secretary of State, to the Order of the Knights of Columbus on the occasion of its 132nd annual Supreme Convention

Speeches

• 5 August 2014 – To the National Pilgrimage of German Altar Servers

Papal Tweets

• “If you hoard material possessions, they will rob you of your soul.” @pontifex, 5 August 2014
• “The Christian is someone who can decrease so that the Lord may increase, in his heart and in the heart of others.” @pontifex, 7 August 2014
• “I ask all men and women of goodwill to join me in praying for Iraqi Christians and all vulnerable populations.” @pontifex, 8 August 2014
• “Please take a moment today to pray for all those who have been forced from their homes in Iraq. #PrayForPeace” @pontifex, 8 August 2014
• “Lord, we pray that you sustain those who have been deprived of everything in Iraq. #prayforpeace” @pontifex, 8 August 2014
• “I ask all Catholic parishes and communities to offer a special prayer this weekend for Iraqi Christians.” @pontifex, 9 August 2014
• “I ask the international community to protect all those suffering violence in Iraq.” @pontifex, 9 August 2014
• “Violence is not conquered by violence. Lord, send us the gift of peace. #prayforpeace” @pontifex, 9 August 2014
• “Those driven from their homes in Iraq depend on us. I ask all to pray, and for those who are able, to give material assistance.” @pontifex, 10 August 2014
• “The news coming from Iraq pains me. Lord, teach us to live in solidarity with all those who suffer.” @pontifex, 10 August 2014
• “An appeal to all families: when you say your prayers, remember all those forced from their homes in Iraq. #PrayForPeace” @pontifex, 10 August 2014

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jimmyakin.com/wp-content/uploads/Pope-Francis-waves-to-cro-011-300x180.jpgThis version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 9 to 17 August 2014.

Angelus

• 15 August 2014 – Republic of Korea

Homilies

• 15 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption at the World Cup Stadium in Daejeon
• 16 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Holy Mass for the Beatification of Paul Yun Ji-Chung and 123 martyr companions at Gwanghwamun Gate in Seoul
• 17 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Closing Holy Mass of the 6th Asian Youth Day at Haemi Castle

Letters

• 9 August 2014 – Letter of the Holy Father to the Secretary General of the United Nations Organization concerning the dramatic situation in Northern Iraq

Speeches

• 14 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the Authorities in the Chungmu Hall at the “Blue House” in Seoul
• 14 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the Bishops of Korea at the headquarters of the Korean Episcopal Conference
• 15 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the Asian youth at the Shrine of Solmoe
• 16 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the religious communities of Korea at the Training Center “School of Love” in Kkottongnae
• 16 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the leaders of the Apostolate of the laity at the Spirituality Centre in Kkottongnae
• 17 August 2014 – Republic of Korea – Meeting with the Asian Bishops at the Shrine of Haemi

Papal Tweets

• “As I begin my trip, I ask you to join me in praying for Korea and for all of Asia.” @pontifex, 13 August 2014
• “I thank all those who are courageously helping our brothers and sisters in Iraq.” @pontifex, 13 August 2014
• “May God bless Korea – and in a special way, the elderly and the young people.” @pontifex, 13 August 2014
• “Saint John Paul II, pray for us and especially for our youth.” @pontifex, 13 August 2014
• “Mary, Queen of Peace, help us to root out hatred and live in harmony.” @pontifex, 14 August 2014
• “Mary, Queen of Heaven, help us to transform the world according to God’s plan.” @pontifex, 14 August 2014
• “Dear young people, Christ asks you to be wide awake and alert, to see the things in life that really matter.” @pontifex, 14 August 2014
• “My heart bleeds especially when I think of the children in Iraq. May Mary, Our Mother, protect them.” @pontifex, 15 August 2014
• “The martyrs teach us that wealth, prestige and honor have little importance: Christ is the only true treasure.” @pontifex, 15 August 2014
• “Let us not forget the cry of Christians and all vulnerable populations in Iraq.” @pontifex, 15 August 2014
• “Let us pray that the Church be holier and more humble, loving God by serving the poor, the lonely and the sick.” @pontifex, 16 August 2014
• “It is by God’s mercy that we are saved. May we never tire of spreading this joyful message to the world.” @pontifex, 17 August 2014
• “Lord, with so much violence in Iraq, may we persevere in our prayer and generosity.” @pontifex, 17 August 2014
  
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