Documents and Speeches by

Pope Francis Details

Documents (330)TypeDateAscending
Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.01.01
To the people affected by the earthquake français (French) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.01.05
Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.01.06
For the 2ⁿᵈ centenary celebrations of the Diocese of Caltagirone latine (Latin)Letter2017.01.07
Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.01.08
To the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 diplomacy 

Speech2017.01.09
To young people on the occasion of the presentation of the Preparatory Document of the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 youth 

Letter2017.01.13
To the officers and agents of the General Inspectorate for Public Security at the Vatican Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.01.13
To a Delegation of the “Global Foundation” English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.01.14
Visit to the Roman Parish Santa Maria a Setteville English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.01.15
For the 25ᵗʰ World Day of the Sick in Lourdes latine (Latin)

 sick 

Letter2017.01.19
To an ecumenical delegation from Finland for the feast of Saint Henrik English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Finland   Lutheran Church 

Speech2017.01.19
To the organizers of the Exhibit ’Antiquorum Habet’ English Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.01.19
Inauguration of the Judicial Year of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.01.21
Closing of the Jubilee for the 800ᵗʰ anniversary of the confirmation of the Order of Preachers English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.01.21
To members of the Anti-Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Directorate français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.01.23
For the 51ˢᵗ World Communications Day (2017): Communicating Hope and Trust in our Time English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 communication 

Message2017.01.24
Second Vespers for the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.01.25
To members of the International Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue Between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 ecumenism   Orthodox Church 

Speech2017.01.27
To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.01.28
Appointment of Special Delegate to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Letter2017.02.02
For the 21ˢᵗ Day of Consecrated Life (2017) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 religious 

Message2017.02.02
Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 religious 

Homily2017.02.02
To participants in the meeting “Economy of Communion”, sponsored by the Focolare Movement English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Focolare 

Speech2017.02.04
To an Ecumenical Delegation of the Evangelical Church in Germany français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 ecumenism 

Speech2017.02.06
To the community of La Civiltà Cattolica français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.02.09
To the delegation of the Anti-Defamation League English Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.02.09
To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Congregation for Catholic Education français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.02.09
For the World Meetings of Popular Movements (Modesto, California) English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 movement 

Message2017.02.10
To participants in the meeting sponsored by the Commission for Charity and Health of the Italian Episcopal Conference français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.02.10
Sanctuarium in Ecclesia English Italiano (Italian)
Transferring the competence for shrines to the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization

 pilgrimage 

Motu Proprio2017.02.11
For the Brotherhood Campaign of the Church in Brazil français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Brazil 

Message2017.02.15
To participants in the 3ʳᵈ Global Meeting of the Indigenous Peoples’ Forum of the International Fund for Agricultural Development English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 agriculture 

Speech2017.02.15
To a delegation from the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017 English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 sports 

Speech2017.02.16
Visit to the Roma Tre University English français (French) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.02.17
To participants in the General Chapter of the Congregation of the Marian Clerics of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.02.18
Pastoral visit to the Roman Parish of Santa Maria Josefa del Cuore di Gesù a Castelverde Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.02.19
To participants in the International Forum on “Migration and Peace” English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.02.21
To managers and players of the “Villarreal” soccer club Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.02.23
To Rabbi Abraham Skorka and to a Delegation of Jewish Leaders for the Presentation of a New Edition of the Torah English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Jews 

Speech2017.02.23
To participants in the 4ᵗʰ Workshop organized by the Pontifical Academy of Science English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.02.24
To a Catholic delegation for Cooperation of the Conference of Bishops of France français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.02.25
To participants in the course on the marriage process English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 marriage 

Speech2017.02.25
To the Capodarco Community Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.02.25
Visit to the All Saints Anglican Church of Rome English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 Anglican Church 

Homily2017.02.26
For the 32ⁿᵈ World Youth Day (2017) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 youth 

Message2017.02.27
To the young people from all over the world on the occasion of the upcoming World Youth Days English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 youth 

Message2017.02.27
Mass, blessing and imposition of the Ashes English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.03.01
To the parish priests of Rome English français (French) Italiano (Italian) Video

 Rome 

Speech2017.03.02
To participants in the International Conference on Sacred Music English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 music 

Speech2017.03.04
At the conclusion of the annual Lenten retreat (Ariccia) English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.03.10
To volunteers of Telefono Amico Italia Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.03.11
Pastoral visit to the Roman Parish of Santa Maddalena di Canossa English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.03.12
To participants in the 28ᵗʰ course on the internal forum sponsored by the Apostolic Penitentiary français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.03.17
To the President of the United Nations Conference to Negotiate a Legally Binding Instrument to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons, Leading Towards their Total Elimination English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.03.23
To the Heads of State and Government of the European Union English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.03.24
For the 9ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families (Dublin) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 family 

Letter2017.03.25
Meeting with residents (square of the White Houses, Milano) français (French) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.03.25
Meeting with priests and consecrated persons (Duomo, Milano) français (French) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.03.25
Meeting with recently confirmed young people (Meazza Stadium, San Siro) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.03.25
Mass (Monza Park, Milano) français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.03.25
To the 10ᵗʰ Forum for the Future of Agriculture (Brussels) English Italiano (Italian)

 agriculture 

Letter2017.03.28
To participants in the General Chapter of the Order of the Clerics Regular of Somasca Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.03.30
To participants in the meeting promoted by the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences: “Luther: 500 Years Later” English Italiano (Italian)

 ecumenism 

Speech2017.03.31
To the Community of the Pontifical Spanish College of San José in Rome français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.04.01
Meeting with the people affected by the earthquake (Piazza Duomo, Mirandola) français (French) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.04.02
Mass (Piazza Martiri, Carpi) français (French) Italiano (Italian) VideoHomily2017.04.02
To the participants in the conference organized by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, marking the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of the Encyclical Populorum Progressio” English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.04.04
To a delegation of Muslim leaders from the UK English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Muslims 

Speech2017.04.05
Prayer Vigil in preparation for World Youth Day English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.04.08
Palm Sunday, 32ⁿᵈ World Youth Day English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.04.09
To the members of the Italian National Committee for Biosafety, Biotechnology and Life Sciences English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.04.10
To young patients of the Bambino Gesù Hospital in Rome Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.04.10
Chrism Mass English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.04.13
Mass of the Lord’s Supper français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2017.04.13
Way of the Cross at the Colosseum English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.04.14
Easter Vigil English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.04.15
Marking the inauguration of the Shrine of Renunciation français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Letter2017.04.16
Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2017 English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 Easter 

Message2017.04.16
Easter Sunday français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.04.16
For the 550ᵗʰ anniversary of the Madonna of Shkodra’s arrival in the Church of Genazzano (National Shrine of Shkodra, Albania) latine (Latin)Letter2017.04.22
Liturgy of the Word with the Community of Sant’Egidio in memory of the martyrs of the 20ᵗʰ and 21ˢᵗ century Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.04.22
For the 5ᵗʰ “World ULTREIA” of the “Cursillos de Cristiandad” (MCC) latine (Latin)Letter2017.04.24
For the Apostolic Journey to Egypt English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.04.24
For the concluding celebration of the Marian Congress of Kazakhstan and centenary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fátima latine (Latin)Letter2017.04.26
For the TED conference (Vancouver) English Italiano (Italian)Message2017.04.26
To members of the Papal Foundation English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.04.27
To participants in the Congress of the International Forum of Catholic Action (IFCA) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.04.27
Greeting to journalists on the flight from Rome to Cairo Italiano (Italian)

 Egypt 

Speech2017.04.28
To the participants in the International Peace Conference (Al-Azhar Conference Centre, Cairo) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.04.28
Meeting with political and civil authorities (Al Masah Hotel, Cairo) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 Egypt 

Speech2017.04.28
Courtesy visit to Pope Tawadros II (Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, Cairo) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 Coptic Church 

Speech2017.04.28
Meeting with a group of young people français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.04.28
Meeting and prayer with priests, religious and seminarians (St. Leo the Great Patriarchal Seminary, Maadi) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 Egypt 

Speech2017.04.29
In-flight press conference on the return flight from Egypt English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.04.29
Mass (Air Defense Stadium, Cairo) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.04.29
To members of the Italian Catholic Action Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.04.30
To the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Secretariat for Communications English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.05.04
To the community of the Pontifical Romanian College St. Pius in Rome français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.05.05
To the Patriarch of Antioch for Melkite Greek Catholics English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Letter2017.05.06
To the community of the Pontifical Seminary of the Campania region Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.05.06
To the Pontifical Swiss Guard English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.05.06
Mass for Ordinations to the Sacred Priesthood English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.05.07
To the community of the Pontifical Portuguese College in Rome français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.05.08
To the Patriarch of the See of St. Mark English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Coptic Church 

Message2017.05.10
To the Portuguese Nation English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Portugal 

Message2017.05.10
Greeting to participants at the Conference organized by the Vatican Observatory English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.05.12
Greeting to journalists on the flight from Rome to Portugal Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.05.12
Blessing of the candles at the Chapel of the Apparitions (Fátima) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.05.12
Greeting to the sick at the conclusion of Mass English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 sick 

Speech2017.05.13
In-flight press conference from Fátima to Rome English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.05.13
Mass and rite of Canonisation of Blesseds Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto (square in front of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 saint 

Homily2017.05.13
To the delegations of the Italian soccer teams Juventus and Lazio Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.05.16
For the first National Eucharistic Congress of Angola (Huambo) latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress 

Letter2017.05.17
For the 7ᵗʰ centenary of the enclave of the Popes in Avignon, France latine (Latin)Letter2017.05.18
To Huntington’s Disease patients and their families English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.05.18
To participants in the Congress organized by the Centesimus Annus - Pro Pontifice Foundation English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.05.20
Pastoral Visit to the Roman Parish of San Pier Damiani ai Monti di S. Paolo Italiano (Italian) VideoHomily2017.05.21
To participants in the General Chapter of the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.05.22
Opening of the 70ᵗʰ General Assembly of the Italian Bishops’ Conference Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.05.22
To the President of the United Mexican States, President of the 2017 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction English Italiano (Italian)

 Mexico 

Letter2017.05.25
Encounter with representatives of the world of work (Ilva Factory) français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.05.27
Encounter with the Bishops of Liguria, clergy, seminarians and religious of the region, lay curial collaborators and representatives of other religious confessions (San Lorenzo Cathedral) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.05.27
Encounter with young people of the Diocesan Mission (Shrine of Our Lady of the Guard) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.05.27
Encounter with children of the various wards (Giannina Gaslini Pediatric Hospital) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.05.27
Eucharistic Concelebration (Piazzale Kennedy) français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.05.27
To participants in the Plenary Session of the Congregation for the Clergy English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.06.01
To participants in the meeting promoted by the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.06.01
To young Cavalieri English Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.06.02
For the 650ᵗʰ anniversary of the arrival in the Shrine of Trsat, Croatia, of the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary donated by Pope Urban V to Croat pilgrims in Loreto in 1367 latine (Latin)Letter2017.06.03
To participants in the assembly of the Pontifical Missionary Works français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.03
To Evangelical Leaders gathered for the Pentecost Vigil Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.03
Children’s train Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.03
Vigil on the eve of the Solemnity of Pentecost (Circus Maximus) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.06.03
For World Day for Missions 2017 English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 mission 

Message2017.06.04
Mass on the Solemnity of Pentecost English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.06.04
For the departure of Cardinal Lubomyr Husar English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Letter2017.06.05
To participants in the General Chapter of the Consolata Missionaries français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.05
To delegation from the diocese of Ahiara, Nigeria English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.08
To participants in the plenary session of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.09
Official visit to the President of the Italian Republic (Quirinale Palace) français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 Italy 

Speech2017.06.10
For the International Conference “Laudato si’ and Big Cities” (Rio de Janeiro) français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.06.12
World Day of the Poor 2017: Let us love, not with words but with deeds English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 poverty 

Message2017.06.13
For the 2ⁿᵈ centenary of the founding of the Diocese of Cuneo latine (Latin)Letter2017.06.16
For the inauguration of three mosaics of the Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.06.18
Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.06.18
Opening of the Pastoral Conference of the Diocese of Rome (Basilica of Saint John Lateran) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.06.19
Visit to the tomb of Don Lorenzo Milani (Garden adjacent to the Church of St. Andrew) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.06.20
Visit to the tomb of Don Primo Mazzolari (St. Peter the Apostle Parish Church) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.06.20
To a delegation of the National Football League (NFL) English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 sports 

Speech2017.06.21
To the new Greek-Melkite Patriarch of Antioch English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Greek-Melkite Church 

Letter2017.06.22
To participants in the 90ᵗʰ Plenary Assembly of Organizations for Aid to the Eastern Churches (ROACO) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Eastern Churches 

Speech2017.06.22
To the 75ᵗʰ Convention of Serra International English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.23
To participants in the General Chapter of the Congregation of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.24
To participants in the Italian swimming competition Settecolli Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.24
To the Italian League for fight against cancer français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.26
To the delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Ecumenical Patriarchate 

Speech2017.06.27
For the 25ᵗʰ anniversary of the episcopal ordination of the Holy Father English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.06.27
To Delegates of the Italian Confederation of Workers’ Unions (Cisl) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.28
Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of Cardinals English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.06.28
For the G20 Summit English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Letter2017.06.29
Blessing of Pallia and Mass with the new Cardinals and new Metropolitan Archbishops English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) Video

 metropolitan 

Homily2017.06.29
To members of the Italo-Latin American Institute français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.06.30
To the participants in the 40ᵗʰ General Conference of FAO English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 food 

Message2017.07.03
For the 3ʳᵈ International Congress of Cattedre Scholas at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.07.05
To participants in the 1ˢᵗ International Catechetical Symposium (Buenos Aires) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.07.05
Mass for the maintenance staff of Vatican City State français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.07.07
Maiorem hac dilectionem English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the Offer of Life in the Causes of Beatification and Canonisation

 saints 

Motu Proprio2017.07.11
For the International Encounter of the World movement of Christian workers español (Spanish)Message2017.07.11
For the centenary of the birth of Blessed Oscar Romero (San Salvador) latine (Latin)Letter2017.07.18
For the concluding celebration of the Archdiocesan Jubilee of Lima latine (Latin)Letter2017.07.28
For the consecration of the new Church dedicated to Mother Teresa of Calcutta in the city of Pristina latine (Latin)Letter2017.08.01
To the German football team Borussia Mönchengladbach Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.08.02
To the annual Synod of the Italian Methodist and Waldensian Churches Italiano (Italian)

 ecumenism 

Letter2017.08.10
For the 104ᵗʰ World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2018) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 migrant   refugee 

Message2017.08.15
For the 38ᵗʰ Meeting for Friendship among Peoples Italiano (Italian)Message2017.08.20
To the Study Centre of the Federal Penitentiary of Ezeiza (Argentina) français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 prison 

Message2017.08.24
To participants in the 68ᵗʰ National Liturgical Week in Italy français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.08.24
To the Polish pilgrims gathered to celebrate the 300ᵗʰ anniversary of the Coronation of the image of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Queen of Poland English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Poland 

Message2017.08.26
To the participants in the General Assembly of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the centenary of the death of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, patroness of Migrants English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 saint 

Letter2017.08.29
To the Delegation of Rabbis for the presentation of the Statement “Between Jerusalem and Rome” English Italiano (Italian)

 Jews 

Speech2017.08.31
For the World Day of Prayer for Creation English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.09.01
For the National Day of the Holy See at Expo 2017 in Astana English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.09.02
To the Korean Council of Religious Leaders English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 ecumenism   South Korea 

Speech2017.09.02
Magnum Principium English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On modifying Canon 838 in the Code of Canon Law

 canon law   liturgy 

Motu Proprio2017.09.03
For the upcoming Apostolic Journey to Colombia English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.09.04
To members of the Shalom Catholic Community Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.09.04
Greeting to journalists on the flight from Rome to Colombia (papal flight) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.06
Arrival at the Apostolic Nunciature of Bogotá español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.06
Meeting with authorities and representatives of civil society (Plaza de Armas, Bogotá) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.09.07
Blessing of the faithful from the balcony of the Cardinal’s Palace (Bogotá) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.09.07
Encounter with the Bishops (Reception Room of the Cardinal’s Palace, Bogotá) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.09.07
Encounter with the Executive Committee of CELAM (Apostolic Nunciature, Bogotá) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.09.07
Address at the Apostolic Nunciature of Bogotá español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.07
Mass (Simón Bolívar Park, Bogotá) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.09.07
National reconciliation encounter (Las Malocas Park, Villavicencio) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.09.08
Address at the Apostolic Nunciature of Bogotá español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.08
Address to military personnel and members of police forces (CATAM military airport, Bogotá) français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.08
Mass (Esplanade of Catama, Villavicencio) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.09.08
Encounter (Hogar San José children’s home, Medellín) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.09.09
Encounter with priests, religious and their families (La Macarena Stadium, Medellín) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoSpeech2017.09.09
Address at the Apostolic Nunciature of Bogotá Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.09
Mass (Enrique Olaya Herrera Medellín airport, Medellín) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.09.09
Return flight press conference (Papal flight from Colombia to Rome) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.10
Mass (port of Contecar, Cartagena) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoHomily2017.09.10
For the 3ʳᵈ centenary of the discovery of the statue of Our Lady of Aparecida latine (Latin)

 Brazil 

Letter2017.09.12
To the Bishops of Japan français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Japan 

Letter2017.09.14
To the bishops ordained over the past year Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 bishop 

Speech2017.09.14
To members of the Italian Showmen’s Association ANESV Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.15
For the 10ᵗʰ National Pilgrimage of Families for the Family, organised by Renewal in the Holy Spirit (Scafati and Pompeii) Italiano (Italian)Message2017.09.16
To participants in the General Chapter of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.16
To the Bolivian people on the occasion of the Bolivian bishopsʼ “ad limina Apostolorum” visit español (Spanish)

 Bolivia 

Message2017.09.18
To the members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.21
To members of the Italian Antimafia Parliamentary Commission Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.21
To the National Directors of Pastoral Care for Migrants of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE) English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.22
To the participants in the General Chapter of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.23
Mass for the Gendarmerie Corps of Vatican City State Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.09.24
To the benefactors of the Foundation of the Pontifical Swiss Guard français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.09.25
To the participants in the 4ᵗʰ High Level Conference on ’Our Ocean, an Ocean for Life’ (Malta) English Italiano (Italian)

 sea 

Letter2017.09.27
For the 4ᵗʰ centenary of the Vincentian Charism English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Message2017.09.27
To the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE) English Italiano (Italian)Message2017.09.28
To the participants in the plenary session of the Pontifical Council for promoting New Evangelization Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.09.29
To the members of the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.09.30
Encounter with the citizens (Piazza del Popolo, Cesena) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.10.01
Meeting with the clergy, consecrated, lay people participating in pastoral Councils, members of the Curia and Parish representatives (Cathedral of Cesena) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.10.01
Encounter with migrants and care workers (reception centre ’Hub regionale’, via Enrico Mattei, Bologna) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.10.01
Encounter with the world of work, unemployed, representatives of Unindustria, trade unions, the National Confederation of Cooperatives as well as the Cooperative Federation ’Legacoop’ (Piazza Maggiore, Bologna) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.10.01
Solidarity lunch with poor people, refugees and prisoners (Basilica San Petronio, Bologna) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.10.01
Encounter with priests, religious, seminarians of the Regional Seminary and Permanent Deacons (Cathedral of Saint Peter, Bologna) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.10.01
Encounter with students and representatives of the academic world (Piazza San Domenico, Bologna) Italiano (Italian) VideoSpeech2017.10.01
Mass (Dall’Ara Stadium, Bologna) français (French) Italiano (Italian) VideoHomily2017.10.01
To participants in the General Chapter of the Little Sisters of Jesus English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.02
To participants in the encounter organized by the Italian Insitute of Donation on the occasion of Donation Day 2017 Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.10.02
To the delegation of the Church Relations Committee of the United Bible Societies English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.05
To the members of the Synod of the Chaldean Church français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Chaldean Church 

Speech2017.10.05
To participants in the General Assembly of the members of the Pontifical Academy for Life English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.05
To the participants in the Congress on Child Dignity in the Digital World English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.06
To the participants in the International Congress organized by the Congregation for the Clergy français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.07
To the Bishops of India English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 India 

Letter2017.10.09
To the patriarchs and Major Archbishops français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Eastern Churches 

Speech2017.10.09
For the 6ᵗʰ centenary of the Council of Constance latine (Latin)Letter2017.10.11
To participants in the meeting promoted by the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.11
For the centenary of the foundation of the Pontifical Oriental Institute and the Congregation for Oriental Churches English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.10.12
Mass for the Centenary of the Congregation for Oriental Churches and of the Pontifical Oriental Institute français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2017.10.12
To a group of faithful from Sri Lanka English Italiano (Italian)

 Sri Lanka 

Speech2017.10.13
To the Special Olympic Athletes participating in the Unified Football Tournament English Italiano (Italian)

 sports 

Speech2017.10.13
To the members of the Emperor Karl League of Prayer for Peace and Fraternity among nations français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.10.14
To the Vincentian family on the fourth centenary of the Vincentian Charism English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.14
Mass with the Rite of Canonisation français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 saint 

Homily2017.10.15
Visit to the Rome headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.10.16
For the 8ᵗʰ centenary of the Franciscan presence in the Holy Land Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Letter2017.10.17
To a delegation from Religions for Peace English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.18
To a Delegation of the World Methodist Council Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.19
To students of the “Institution des Chartreux” of Lyon English Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.10.19
To participants in the Workshop on Changing Relations among Market, State and Civil Society English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.20
To the community of the Pontifical Brazilian College in Rome français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.21
To participants in the conference organized by the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.21
For the 1ˢᵗ centenary of the promulgation of the Apostolic Letter Maximum Illud English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 mission 

Letter2017.10.22
To young Canadians attending the Canadian Youth Forum English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 youth 

Message2017.10.23
To His Beatitude Theophilos III Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Greek Orthodox Church 

Speech2017.10.23
To a delegation from Tel Aviv University English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.23
To representatives of the Church of Scotland English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.10.26
To the Community of the Catholic University of Portugal français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.26
To the crew aboard the International Space Station via satellite connection français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.10.26
To the participants in the Conference on International Humanitarian Law English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.28
To the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.10.28
For Lent 2018: “Because of the increase of inquity, the love of many will grow cold” (Mt 24:12) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Lent 

Message2017.11.01
Commemoration of all the faithful departed English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.11.02
Mass for the repose of the souls of the Cardinals and Bishops who died over the course of the year English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.11.03
To the members of the International Federation of Catholic Universities English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.11.04
To managers and staff of the Sixt group English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.11.04
For the European Regional Meeting of the World Medical Association English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.11.07
For the 23ʳᵈ session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP23) (Bonn) français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.11.07
For the Conference “Paul VI, the Pope of modernity: justice among peoples and love for Italy” Italiano (Italian)Message2017.11.08
To the Community of the Ukrainian Pontifical College of Saint Josaphat in Rome Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.11.09
To Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools (Piarists) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.11.10
To participants in the International Symposium ’Prospects for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons and for Integral Disarmament’ English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.11.10
For the 3ʳᵈ International Symposium on the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris laetitia, organized by the National Office for the Pastoral Care of the Family English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Message2017.11.11
To the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.11.11
For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2018: Migrants and refugees—Men and women in search of peace English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 peace 

Message2017.11.13
For the inauguration of the dome dedicated to the Most Holy Trinity in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (USA) latine (Latin)Letter2017.11.14
To participants in the International Assembly of the Apostolic Union of the Clergy Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.11.16
To the participants in the 32ⁿᵈ International Conference on the theme: “Addressing Global Health Inequalities” English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 health 

Message2017.11.18
To participants in the Plenary session of the Pontifical Council for Culture Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.11.18
To the ’Joseph Ratzinger–Benedict XVI’ Vatican Foundation Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.11.18
For the lunch with the poor Italiano (Italian)

 poverty 

Speech2017.11.19
Mass on the World Day of the Poor English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 poverty 

Homily2017.11.19
To managers and staff of the Street and Railway Police Central Department Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.11.20
For the 9ᵗʰ centenary of the arrival of the Icon of Our Lady of Madia in Monopoli latine (Latin)Letter2017.11.21
For the Apostolic Journey to Bangladesh Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Bangladesh 

Message2017.11.21
For the 7ᵗʰ Festival of the Social Doctrine of the Church (Verona) Italiano (Italian)

 social 

Message2017.11.23
To Franciscans of the First Order and of the Third Order Regular Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.11.23
Prayer for Peace in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Congo [Kinshasa]   South Sudan 

Homily2017.11.23
To members of the Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East English Italiano (Italian)

 Assyrian Church 

Speech2017.11.24
To participants in the course promoted by the Tribunal of the Roman Rota Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.11.25
For the 26ᵗʰ World Day of the Sick (2018) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 sick 

Message2017.11.26
Greeting to journalists on the flight to Myanmar (Papal flight) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.11.26
Meeting with Authorities, the Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps (International Convention Centre, Nay Pyi Taw) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.11.28
Meeting with the Bishops of Myanmar (St Mary’s Cathedral, Yangon) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.11.29
Meeting with the Supreme “Sangha” Council of Buddhist Monks (Kaba Aye Centre, Yangon) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Buddhists 

Speech2017.11.29
Mass (Kyaikkasan Ground, Yangon) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.11.29
Meeting with Government and Civil Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps (President House, Dhaka) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Bangladesh 

Speech2017.11.30
Mass with the youth (St Mary’s Cathedral, Yangon) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.11.30
To the participants in the Conference on Catholic Laypeople engaged in politics (Bogotà) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 politics 

Message2017.12.01
Meeting with the Bishops of Bangladesh (Home for elderly priests, Dhaka) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.12.01
Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting for Peace (garden of the Archbishop’s Residence, Dhaka) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.12.01
Mass and priestly ordination (Suhrawardy Udyan Park, Dhaka) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.12.01
Meeting with Priests, Religious and Consecrated Men and Women, Seminarians and Novices (Holy Rosary Church, Dhaka) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.12.02
Press conference (return flight from Bangladesh) français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.12.02
For the 55ᵗʰ World Day for Vocations (2018) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 vocation 

Message2017.12.03
For the 22ⁿᵈ Public Session of the Pontifical Academies Italiano (Italian)

 academy 

Message2017.12.05
To a Palestinian delegation, hosted by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue English Italiano (Italian)

 Palestine 

Speech2017.12.06
To a delegation of the Lutheran World Federation English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Lutheran Church 

Speech2017.12.07
To a delegation of the Taiwan National Council of Churches English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Taiwan 

Speech2017.12.07
To the children’s choir “Mariele Ventre” of the Antoniano of Bologna Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.12.07
To the delegations who donated the Crib and the Christmas Tree in St. Peter’s Square Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.12.07
For the 90ᵗʰ birthday of Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals Italiano (Italian)Homily2017.12.07
For the 90ᵗʰ birthday of Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals Italiano (Italian)Homily2017.12.07
Veritatis Gaudium English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties

 university 

Apostolic Constitution2017.12.08
To the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the 100ᵗʰ Anniversary of the death of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.12.09
Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe español (Spanish)

 Guadalupe 

Homily2017.12.12
To new non-resident Ambassadors accredited to the Holy See English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.12.14
To performers and organizers of the Christmas Concert Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Speech2017.12.15
To the Boys and Girls of Catholic Action for Children Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.12.16
To members of the Italian Periodical Press Union (USPI) and the Italian Federation of Catholic Weeklies (FISC) Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.12.16
Christmas address to the Roman Curia English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Roman Curia 

Speech2017.12.21
To the employees of the Holy See and of Vatican City State, with their respective families, for the exchange of Christmas greetings Italiano (Italian)Speech2017.12.21
Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Homily2017.12.24
Urbi et Orbi Message for Christmas 2017 English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Christmas 

Message2017.12.25
Vespers and Te Deum in thanksgiving for the past year Italiano (Italian)Homily2017.12.31

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