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Pope Francis blesses a woman in St. Peter's Basilica, where he presided over a special papal Mass on July 23, 2023, marking the third annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Celebrates World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Jul 23, 2023

Calling for “a new bond between the young and old,” Pope Francis marked the third annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with an intergenerational Mass Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2023. | Vatican Media

FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ Homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Jan 6, 2023

The following is the full text of Pope Francis' homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2023.

Pope Francis prays in St. Peter's Basilica on June 14, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis' Corpus Christi Sunday 2020 Homily: Full Text

Jun 14, 2020

Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Corpus Christi homily, delivered June 14 at the Basilica of St. Peter.

Pope Francis offers Mass in the Casa Santa Marta April 29, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Identify and Confess your Sins 'concretely,' Pope Francis Says

Apr 29, 2020

When identifying your faults, avoid being vague and tell God your sins honestly and frankly so that he can heal you, Pope Francis said at Mass Wednesday.

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