Teachings of the Pope

A Catholic perspective on current events

True religiosity

March kept us on the lookout for Francis' trip to Iraq, marked by risks and fatigue. From there the Pope returned full of gratitude and hope. He states that he felt the weight of the cross on his shoulders and, therefore, a penitential sense of his pilgrimage as successor of Peter.

Ramiro Pellitero

Catechesis, fraternity and Lent

Francis entered February with a speech to those responsible for catechesis in Italy, in line with his constant interest in the education of the faith. He then reflected with the Diplomatic Corps on aspects of the world crisis. And, in the middle of the month, he introduced the Church to Lent, on Ash Wednesday.

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Trust, culture of care and ecclesial ministries

Beginning with the Holy Father's address to the Roman Curia on the occasion of Christmas, the author then turns to two other significant moments of the past month: the Message for the World Day of Peace and the opening of lay ministries to women.

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Fraternity, Word of God and Education

The Pope's teachings in the last month have mainly revolved around three axes: fraternity, due to the recent encyclical signed in Assisi; Sacred Scripture, to which he has dedicated a notable Apostolic Letter; and education, due to his interventions to promote a global educational pact.

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St. Joseph, a brave and creative heart

Three major themes appear in the Pope's teachings these weeks: he continues his catechesis on prayer, an ecumenical Vademecum for the local Churches has been published under his blessing, and he has written an apostolic letter on St. Joseph.

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The poor, prayer and Mary

Three themes can represent the Pope's teachings in these weeks that prepare us for Christmas: the poor, prayer and Mary. Francis' preaching is inserted in the events we are living and nourishes the Christian life with what we need most.

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