Pope Francis Archives

Pope Francis on Sustainable Urban Communities, Encounter, and Solidarity

Reflection

Pope Francis reminds us that we cannot simply work for the environment in our communities without concern for “the cry of the poor.” He believes all is interconnected and we must hear “both the...

Pope Francis’s 2016 Urbi et Orbi Christmas Message

This artistic photo reflection uses quotes from Pope Francis’s Urbi et Orbi message for Christmas. To view the reflection, click here: http://bit.ly/2zcGeKR.

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis: First World Day of the Poor

This artistic photo reflection uses quotes from Pope Francis’s message for November 19, the First World Day of the Poor. To view the reflection, click here: http://bit.ly/2if5mu9.

Pope Francis: A World Without Nuclear Weapons

Pope Francis has called the global community to “commit ourselves to a world without nuclear weapons.” To view the artistic reflection based on Pope Francis’ words, click here:...

Prayer After Charlottesville

Prayer

After the recent acts of racism in Charlottesville, Virginia, we pray that we may find ways to move forward towards the light, not back into the the shadows of hatred and violence.

From Pope Paul VI to Pope Francis: Respect for Other Religions

Reflection

This resource can be used to celebrate August 6th, the anniversary of Nostra Aetate, Pope Paul VI’s declaration on the relation of the Church to non-Christian religions.

Pope Francis’s 2017 Lenten Message

Creative Voice

This artistic reflection is based on the text of Pope Francis’s 2017 Lenten Message: “The Word is a gift. Other persons are a gift.” Pope Francis focuses his Lenten message on the story of...

Peace to Our Earth

Prayer

This prayer for the natural environment is based on the line from Pope Francis’s 2013 Lenten Message, “Peace to our earth.”

Prayer of Accompaniment

Prayer

This prayer, taken from EFJ’s Prayer Service on Pope Francis’s Message for the 2016 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, stirs us into action to help the millions of refugees around the world...