Category Archives: Pope Francis homily

Pope Francis in Krakow calls for a mission rooted in mercy

Posted on July 30, 2016 by

Digging deep into the great theme of mercy, Pope Francis last night led a moving Stations of the Cross and this morning visited the iconic Divine Mercy shrine in the city, forever associated with St Faustina Kowalska. He then went … Continue reading →

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Francis connects with Poles through their experience of God’s mercy

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

God chose to manifest his power not by amazing feats of greatness but rather through small acts of humility, choosing to enter the world as a child born of a woman, Pope Francis this morning told a congregation of at … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis calls for a ‘monument of mercy’ in every diocese

Posted on April 4, 2016 by

In celebrations for Divine Mercy Sunday, which he described as “the heart” of this year’s Jubilee, Pope Francis called for every diocese in the world to set up a special work of mercy before announcing a Europe-wide collection to help those … Continue reading →

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Pope’s Easter messages locate salvation in God’s mercy

Posted on March 27, 2016 by

Pope Francis’s Easter messages have focussed on hope in time in trial, a hope that does not come from any claim to banish problems or suffering, but “the certainty of being loved and always forgiven by Christ, who for us … Continue reading →

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Pope laments how seas have become ‘insatiable cemeteries’ for refugees

Posted on March 26, 2016 by

Last night, in a prayer concluding the traditional Stations of the Cross at Rome’s Coliseum, Pope Francis spoke of the Cross of Christ being visible both in situations of sin and suffering in today’s world, as well as in the response to those … Continue reading →

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At Chrism Mass, Pope Francis asks priests to ‘incarnate mercy’

Posted on March 24, 2016 by

Priests have “the rewarding and consoling task of incarnating mercy, as Jesus did”, Pope Francis said this morning in his homily at the Chrism Mass, attended by thousands of clergy. At the Chrism Mass in dioceses throughout the world, bishops bless the … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Palm Sunday homily likens refugees’ suffering to Christ’s

Posted on March 21, 2016 by

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (cf. Lk 19:38), the crowd of Jerusalem exclaimed joyfully as they welcomed Jesus. We have made that enthusiasm our own: by waving our olive and palm branches we have … Continue reading →

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The Pope at Epiphany: the Church’s mission is to reflect God’s light

Posted on January 6, 2016 by

Pope Francis homily at today’s Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany, St Peter’s The words of the Prophet Isaiah – addressed to the Holy City of Jerusalem – are also meant for us.  They call us to rise and … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’s Christmas message: only God’s mercy can free humanity

Posted on December 26, 2015 by

[Austen Ivereigh] Against a backdrop of growing terrorist violence, war and persecution across the world, Pope Francis yesterday used his traditional Christmas address “to the city and to the world” to appeal for a new openness to God’s grace of … Continue reading →

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Text of Pope Francis Inauguration Mass homily

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

[This is the text of the homily given by Pope Francis at the Mass for the inauguration of his pontificate, 19 March 2013] Dear Brothers and Sisters, I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the … Continue reading →

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