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"A person who walks with God"

At his 27 May General Audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer by focusing on the first chapters of Genesis.

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Caring For God's Creation And Everyone In It

Five years ago, Pope Francis wrote about the connection between our relationship with God, with our fellow men and women, and with the created world in the encyclical "Laudato Si'." Here is a brief personal reflection on its significance.

Christian Life

"Prayer opens the door to hope"

Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer: "The beauty and mystery of Creation generates in man’s heart the first movement that arouses prayer."

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"Enter into Christ with your whole life"

Video message of Pope Francis to young people for the centenary of Saint John Paul II's birth.

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"Prayer is the most intimate mystery of our being"

In his 13 May General Audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer. He also highlighted the feast of Our Lady of Fatima and said he would offer a special Mass on 18 May for the 100th anniversary of Saint John Paul II's birth.

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“Prayer is a cry arising from the hearts of those who trust in God”

In his 6 May General Audience, Pope Francis began a new series of catechetical addresses on the topic of prayer.

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"The way of the beatitudes is an Easter path"

In his Wednesday audience on 29 April, Pope Francis concluded his catechesis on the beatitudes by offering reflections on the last one.

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Letter to All the Faithful for the Month of May

Pope Francis invites everyone to pray the Rosary with special devotion during the month of May, and offers two prayers to our Lady that can be recited after the Litany.

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The Creativity of Love

In a video message for all the faithful just before Holy Week, Pope Francis encouraged us to infuse our actions with "the creativity of love," a quality especially crucial during the current health emergency.

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"We are called to have care and respect for all creatures"

In his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis wanted to commemorate Earth Day as an "opportunity to renew our commitment to love and care for our common home, as well as the weakest members of our family."

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