This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 18 July to 28 July 2013.
The Weekly Francis is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I also post at Jimmy Akin’s The Weekly Francis. Jimmy Akin came up with this idea when he started “The Weekly Benedict” and I have taken over curation of it.
Angelus/Regina Caeli
Homilies
- 24 July 2013 – Holy Mass in the Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Conception of Aparecida, Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
- 27 July 2013 – Holy Mass with the Bishops of the 28th WYD and with the Priests, Religious and Seminarians in the Cathedral of St Sebastian in Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
Letters
Messages
Speeches
- 22 July 2013 – To journalists during the flight to Brazil, WYD 2013
- 22 July 2013 – Speech – Welcome Ceremony at the Garden of the Palácio Guanabara in Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
- 24 July 2013 – Impromptu Address by Pope Francis from the Balcony of the Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, after Mass
- 24 July 2013 – Pope Francis visits the St. Francis of Assisi of the Providence of God Hospital – V.O.T., WYD 2013
- 25 July 2013 – Pope Francis visits the Community of Varginha (Manguinhos) in Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
- 25 July 2013 – Blessing of the olympic flags at the City Palace of Rio de Janeiro
- 25 July 2013 – Speech – Meeting with the youth from Argentina taking part in the WYD 2013
- 25 July 2013 – Welcoming Ceremony by the young people on the waterfront of Copacabana, WYD 2013
- 26 July 2013 – Way of the Cross with the young people on the waterfront of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
- 27 July 2013 – Meeting with the Bishops of Brazil in the Archbishop’s House of Rio de Janeiro, WYD 2013
Papal Tweets
- “I am arriving in Brazil in a few hours and my heart is already full of joy because soon I will be with you to celebrate the 28th WYD.” @pontifex, 22 July 2013
- “Today we begin a wonderful week in Rio; may it be a time to deepen our friendship in Jesus Christ.” @pontifex, 22 July 2013
- “Thank you to all of you and to all the authorities for a magnificent welcome in Rio. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 23 July 2013
- “The Church is young, as everyone can see at WYD. May the Lord always keep us all young at heart. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 23 July 2013
- “Dear young friends, Christ has confidence in you and he entrusts his own mission to you: Go and make disciples! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 23 July 2013
- “Never forget, young friends: The Virgin Mary is our Mother and with her help we can remain faithful to Christ. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 24 July 2013
- “Let us thank Blessed John Paul II for WYD and for the many vocations born during these 28 gatherings. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 24 July 2013
- “May sports always be a means of exchange and growth, never of violence and hate. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 25 July 2013
- “The Christian life is not limited to prayer, but requires an ongoing dedication and courage born of prayer. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 25 July 2013
- “The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty.” @pontifex, 25 July 2013
- “What an unforgettable welcome in Copacabana! May God bless you all! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 26 July 2013
- “Every Friday is an opportunity to remember how much Jesus has suffered for us. Lord, never let us forget how much you love us.” @pontifex, 26 July 2013
- “There is no cross, big or small, in our life which the Lord does not share with us. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 26 July 2013
- “Bishops are the pastors of the People of God. Follow them with trust and courage. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 27 July 2013
- “Dear young friends, learn to pray every day: this is the way to know Jesus and invite him into your lives. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 27 July 2013
- “We cannot keep ourselves shut up in parishes, in our communities, when so many people are waiting for the Gospel! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 28 July 2013
- “Dear young people, be true ”athletes of Christ“! Play on his team! #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 28 July 2013
- “We need to model our lives on the life of Jesus, so as to share his sentiments and his thoughts. #Rio2013 #JMJ” @pontifex, 28 July 2013
Note: Due to problems with using copyrighted material from the Vatican the eBook version of The Weekly Francis has been suspended. For users of the previous ebook volume I have some suggestions for alternatives on how to best read these documents especially on mobile platforms.
