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Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Jan. 12, 2021. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

Pope Francis Prays for Workers "crushed by an unbearable burden" in COVID-19 Recession

Jan 12, 2022

He led a moment’s silence at his general audience.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Jan. 5, 2021. Vatican Media.

Society Loses When "dogs and cats take the place of children": Pope Francis

Jan 5, 2022

The general audience featured a circus performance.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Dec. 22, 2021. Vatican Media.

Take "shared responsibility" for Refugees, Migrants, Pope Francis Urges European Countries

Dec 22, 2021

The pope made the appeal at his general audience.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Dec. 15, 2021. Vatican Media.

Learn from St. Joseph to Cultivate Silence: Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience

Dec 15, 2021

The pope appealed for prayers for Haiti at his general audience.

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St. Joseph Shows Engaged Couples What Real Love Looks Like: Pope Francis

Dec 1, 2021

‘We need to move from infatuation to mature love,’ the pope said.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Nov. 24, 2021. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

St. Joseph Continues to Protect the Catholic Church Today: Pope Francis

Nov 24, 2021

The pope’s general audience address focused on the genealogy of Jesus.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Nov. 17, 2021. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

St. Joseph Teaches Us to Notice the People the World Ignores: Pope Francis

Nov 17, 2021

The pope’s new catechetical cycle is devoted to Jesus’ foster father.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Nov. 10, 2021. Vatican Media.

This is the Prayer to the Holy Spirit Pope Francis Wants Every Catholic to Know

Nov 10, 2021

The pope urged Catholics to keep a copy of the prayer with them.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Nov. 3, 2021. Vatican Media.

"Supreme rule regarding fraternal correction is love": Pope Francis at Wednesday Audience

Nov 3, 2021

The pope continued his catechetical cycle on St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians.

Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the Paul VI Hall of the Vatican Oct. 27, 2021. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis’ recommendations for Reigniting Spiritual Life after Falling Out of Practice

Oct 27, 2021

Pope Francis gave Catholics some recommendations for how to restart their spiritual life after falling out of practice.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Oct. 20, 2021. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis Thanks Child for Giving Impromptu “lesson” at Wednesday General Audience

Oct 20, 2021

The boy approached the pope during his weekly catechesis.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Oct. 13, 2021. Vatican Media.

The Gospel Opens Every Culture to Greater Freedom in Christ: Pope Francis

Oct 13, 2021

He was speaking at his weekly general audience.

Pope Francis prays with French bishops before his general audience, Oct. 6, 2021, in the wake of a devastating abuse report. Vatican Media.

"This is a moment of shame": Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow at French Abuse Report

Oct 6, 2021

The report estimated that 216,000 children were abused by priests and religious over 70 years.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Oct. 6, 2021. Vatican Media.

“Truest freedom flows from Cross of Christ”: Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience

Oct 6, 2021

The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Sept. 29, 2021. Pablo Esparza/CNA.

“It is Christ, with his grace, who makes us just”: Pope Francis at General Audience

Sep 29, 2021

At his general audience, the pope reflected on the doctrine of justification.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Sept. 8, 2021. Vatican Media.

“Rediscover beauty of being children of God”: Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience

Sep 8, 2021

At his general audience, the pope appealed for peace in Ethiopia.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Sept. 1, 2021. Vatican Media.

Choose Faith in Christ Over Formalities: Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience

Sep 1, 2021

At the general audience, the pope continued to reflect on Galatians.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Aug. 25, 2021./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

"Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable": Pope Francis

Aug 25, 2021

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that hypocrisy within the Church is “particularly detestable.”

Pope Francis at the general audience on Aug. 18, 2021. Vatican Media

“Commandments exist, but what justifies us is Jesus Christ”: Pope Francis

Aug 18, 2021

Pope Francis said that Catholics must observe the commandments with the knowledge that justification comes from Jesus Christ.

Pope Francis spoke on the phone at the end of his general audience Aug. 11, 2021. Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Speaks on Phone at End of Weekly General Audience

Aug 11, 2021

Pope Francis made an unknown phone call at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday.