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Here you’ll find Pope Francis’ teaching on the pastoral care of migrants, refugees and victims of human trafficking. The collection is updated regularly as original texts and subsequent translations become available.
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Here you’ll find Pope Francis’ teaching on the pastoral care of migrants, refugees and victims of human trafficking. The collection is updated regularly as original texts and subsequent translations become available.
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 109th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2023
Dear brothers and sisters! The migratory flows of our times are the expression of a complex and varied phenomenon that,…
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE PRESENTATION OF CREDENCIAL LETTERS BY THE AMBASSADORS OF ICELAND, BANGLADESH, SYRIA, THE GAMBIA AND KAZAKHSTAN ACCREDITED TO THE HOLY SEE
[…] If we take an honest look at the current situation of our world, even a cursory glance could leave…
APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS to HUNGARY (28 - 30 APRIL 2023) REGINA CAELI
I thank Cardinal Erdő for his kind words, and I greet Her Excellency the President, the Prime Minister and the…
URBI ET ORBI MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS EASTER 2023
Dear brothers and sisters, Christ is risen! On this day we proclaim that he, the Lord of our life, is…
THE WAY OF THE CROSS 2023
Fifth Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross (Voices of peace from three migrants from Africa, South Asia…
SPEECH OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE MEETING PROMOTED BY "STRATEGIC ALLIANCE OF CATHOLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES" (SACRU) E DALLA FONDAZIONE 100TH YEAR FOR THE PONTIFICE
First, greater inclusivity. The volume discusses the problem of the discrimination often encountered by women, together with other vulnerable groups…
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE MEETING ORGANIZED BY THE FRATERNA DOMUS OF SACROFANO
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! I thank Sister Milena Pizziolo for her words, and I greet all…
ANGELUS
After the Angelus Dear brothers and sisters! This morning I learned with pain of the shipwreck that took place on…
VIDEO MESSAGE FROM THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS FOR THE 9th WORLD DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION AGAINST PEOPLE TRAFFICKING
Today we remember Santa Bakhita, the patroness of victims of human trafficking. I join you as you celebrate the Day,…
MEETING WITH INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE
Dear brothers and sisters, good afternoon! Thank you for your prayers, your testimonies and your singing! I have thought about…
MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES, WITH CIVIL SOCIETY AND WITH THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS - DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Mr President of the Republic, Distinguished Members of the Government and the Diplomatic Corps, distinguished religious and civil Authorities, Distinguished…
MESSAGE FROM THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE GENERAL CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF MALTA
Please note that this document is an unofficial translation and is provided for reference only. Dear brothers and sisters! To…
SPEECH OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO MEMBERS OF THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS ACCREDITED TO THE HOLY SEE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF GREETINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Please note that this document is an unofficial translation and is provided for reference only. […] The current conflict in…
APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTION IN THE COMMUNION OF CHURCHES ABOUT THE ORDER OF THE VICARIATE OF ROME
[…] 8. A significant number of people and families who live in the various districts of the city of Rome,…
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS FRANCIS FOR THE LVI WORLD DAY OF PEACE
«As regards the times and the moments, brothers, you don’t need me to write to you; for you well know…