Pope Francis

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Pope Francis: Message to the Youth of the World

Reflection
Pope Francis’s Message for the Jubilee of Mercy for Young Boys and Girls is a vibrant message for the young generations of our world to stand in solidarity, joy, and hope. Discussion questions and...
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I Am Miriam

Video
Visit the Against Humanity website to view the anti-human trafficking video I Am Miriam, which tells the story of a 26-year-old Ethiopian woman who underwent sex trafficking as she sought asylum from...
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The 2016 Lenten Message of Pope Francis

Reflection
This resource reviews the central message of Pope Francis's 2016 Lenten Message in the Year of Mercy. Reflection questions and a prayer are included.
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Pope Francis’s 2016 World Day of Migrants and Refugees Message

Prayer Service
This prayer service, entitled “Migrants and Refugees Challenge Us: The Response of the Gospel of Mercy,” uses words from Pope Francis’s message with a response that is meant to stir us into...
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Pope Francis's 2016 World Day of Peace Message

Reflection
This Smilebox reflection invites us to reflect on Pope Francis’s 2016 World Day of Peace Message. His words remind us that we are called to make compassion, love, mercy, and solidarity a true way...
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2016 World Day of Peace Message

Prayer Service
Sister Sally Ann Brickner, O.S.F. offers this prayer service to commemorate the theme, “Overcome Indifference and Win Peace” in Pope Francis’s 2016 World Day of Peace Message.

Prayer to Mary, Mother of Silence

Prayer
In this prayer, Pope Francis invites us to pray to our Mother of Silence by asking her to “Lift us from the torpor of laziness, pettiness, and defeatism.”  This prayer is in both English and...
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A Call to Mercy and Peace: Pope Francis's 2016 World Day of Peace Message

Reflection
Pope Francis has issued a call to reject indifference and to grow in solidarity, mercy and peace in the New Year. These reflection questions on his message can help us to think about his challenge...
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Pope Francis’s Visit to Africa

Reflection
This artistic smilebox reflection takes quotes from Pope Francis’s trips to Kenya, Uganda, and Central African Republic and offers a prayerful meditation on the Gospel call to uphold the poorest...
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Overcoming a Globalization of Indifference

Prayer Service
This prayer service invites groups into a space of positive energy and the recognition of the goodness of humanity in order to answer Pope Francis’s call to end a “globalization of...
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Interfaith Prayer Service on Mercy

Prayer Service
Following the model of Pope Francis, we are called to pray with all people of faith, especially during this Year of Mercy; this prayer service reminds us of God's mercy and God's call to us to be...
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Prayer to Mary by Pope Francis (English & Spanish)

Prayer
This prayer, in both English and Spanish, was written by Pope Francis to celebrate Mary on December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.