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Message Urbi et Orbi Christmas 2023

by Pope Francis

Rome (Italy) | 25 December 2023

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Merry Christmas!
The eyes and the hearts of Christians throughout the world turn to Bethlehem; in these days, it is a place of sorrow and silence, yet it was there that the long-awaited message was first proclaimed: “To you is born this day in the city of David a (…)

"The Lord God has plans for peace, together for Lebanon"

by Pope Francis

Vatican City | 1 July 2021

Conclusion of the ecumenical prayer by Francis
Dear brothers and sisters,
We assembled today to pray and reflect, impelled by our deep concern for Lebanon – a country very close to my heart and which I wish to visit – as we see it plunged into a serious crisis. I am grateful to all the (…)

Message from Francis Urbi et Orbi

by Pope Francis

Vatican City | 25 December 2019

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” (Is 9:1)
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Merry Christmas!
From the womb of Mother Church, the incarnate Son of God is born anew this night. His name is Jesus, which means: “God saves”. The Father, eternal and infinite Love, has sent him (…)

Statement by Pope Francis and King Mohammed VI on the status of Jerusalem / Al-Quods

by Mohammed VI of Morocco , Pope Francis

Rabat (Maroc) | 30 March 2019

On the occasion of the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Kingdom of Morocco, His Holiness and His Majesty King Mohammed VI, recognizing the unique and sacred character of Jerusalem / Al-Quds Acharif, and deeply concerned for its spiritual significance and its special vocation as a city (…)

Letter by pope Françis to the People of God

by Pope Francis

Vatican City | 20 August 2018

“If one member suffers, all suffer together with it” (1 Cor 12:26). These words of Saint Paul forcefully echo in my heart as I acknowledge once more the suffering endured by many minors due to sexual abuse, the abuse of power and the abuse of conscience perpetrated by a significant number of (…)

How CIA Spies Access India’s Biometric Aadhaar Database

by Shelley Kasli

Bangalore (India) | 25 August 2017

The Indian Supreme Court has just recognized the constitutional inviolability of the right to privacy. It will have to decide soon on the legality of the generalization of biometric identification. On the same day, Wikileaks published documents on the CIA’s tools. Using the data already (…)

Speech by Pope Francis at Al-Azhar University

by Pope Francis

Cairo (Egypt) | 28 April 2017

As-salamu alaykum!
I consider it a great gift to be able to begin my Visit to Egypt here, and to address you in the context of this International Peace Conference. I thank my brother, the Grand Imam, for having planned and organized this Conference, and for kindly inviting me to take part. I (…)

Joint Declaration of Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia

by Pope Francis , Patriarch Kirill of Moscow

12 February 2016

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God the Father and the fellowship of the holy Spirit be with all of you” (2 Cor 13:13).
1. By God the Father’s will, from which all gifts come, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the help of the Holy Spirit Consolator, we, Pope (…)

Address of Pope Francis to the United Nations

by Pope Francis

25 September 2015

Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good day. Once again, following a tradition by which I feel honored, the Secretary General of the United Nations has invited the Pope to address this distinguished assembly of nations. In my own name, and that of the entire Catholic community, I wish to (…)

Pope Francis on the Refugee Crisis

by Pope Francis

Rome (Italy) | 17 September 2015

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Thank you very much for your participation in this meeting of sharing between the charitable organizations and the local Churches. I am grateful for the assistance brought to the victims of the crisis in Syria, Iraq and neighboring countries, as well as for the (…)

Speech of Pope Francis in the World Meeting of Popular Movements

by Pope Francis

9 July 2015

Expo Feria Exhibition Centre, Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia)
Dear brothers and sisters, good afternoon!
Several months ago, we met in Rome, and I remember that first meeting. In the meantime I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers. I am happy to see you again, here, as you discuss the (…)

“The Art of War”

Illaria: the stinging truth

by Manlio Dinucci

Rome (Italy) | 10 June 2015

After the fiasco of Operation “Eagle Claw”, aimed at rescuing spies from the US embassy at Teheran, the US Congress decided to set up a military unit capable of carrying out secret missions. In 1987, on the initiative of Senators Barry Goldwater and William Cohen, UsSoCom became operational. (…)

Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’ on Care for our Common Home

by Pope Francis

Vatican City | 24 May 2015

1. “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. “Praise be to you, my Lord, through (…)

Address of Pope Francis to the Council of Europe

by Pope Francis

Strasbourg (France) | 25 November 2014

Mr Secretary General, Madame President Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am happy to address this solemn session which brings together a significant representation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, representatives of member States, the Judges of the European (…)

Address of Pope Francis to the European Parliament

by Pope Francis

Strasbourg (France) | 25 November 2014

Mr President and Vice Presidents, Members of the European Parliament, All associated with the work of this Institution, Dear Friends,
I thank you for inviting me to address this institution which is fundamental to the life of the European Union, and for giving me this opportunity to speak, (…)

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