The Weekly Francis – Volume 196 – 11 October 2017

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 5 October 2017 to 11 October 2017.

The Weekly Francis is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I also post at Jimmy Akin’s blog.

Letters

• 9 October 2017 – Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Bishops of India

Speeches

• 5 October 2017 – To the Delegation of the Church Relations Committee of the United Bible Societies
• 6 October 2017 – To the participants in the Congress on “Child Dignity in the Digital World”

Papal Tweets

• “The mission of schools and teachers is to develop an understanding of all that is true, good and beautiful.” @Pontifex 5 October 2017
• “Let us ensure that the Internet is a safe and richly human place for children: a network that does not entrap them but helps them to grow.” @Pontifex 6 October 2017
• “The Rosary is a synthesis of the mysteries of Christ: we contemplate them with Mary, who allows us to see with her eyes of faith and love.” @Pontifex 7 October 2017
• “When you experience bitterness, put your faith in all those who still work for good: in their humility lies the seed of a new world.” @Pontifex 8 October 2017
• “The search for peace is an open-ended task, a responsibility that never ends and that demands the commitment of everyone.” @Pontifex 9 October 2017
• “God does not disappoint! He has placed hope in our hearts so that it can blossom and bear fruit.” @Pontifex 10 October 2017
• “Like Saint John XXIII, whom we remember today, let us witness to God’s goodness and mercy before the Church and the world.” @Pontifex 11 October 2017

Papal Instagram

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