The Movement and the Popes

Meeting 2022: The Pope's message

8.21.2022The Movement and the PopesThe words of the Holy Father signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on the occasion of the XLIII edition of the Rimini Meeting (from August 20 to 25).

The words of the Holy Father signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on the occasion of the XLIII edition of the Rimini Meeting (from August 20 to 25).

The Pope's letter to the Memores Domini

12.12.2021The Movement and the PopesOn the occasion of the Professions taken on December 4 during the Advent retreat, the Holy Father has sent a message to all the members of the Association through the special Delegate, Monsignor Filippo Santoro.

On the occasion of the Professions taken on December 4 during the Advent retreat, the Holy Father has sent a message to all the members of the Association through the special Delegate, Monsignor Filippo Santoro.

Pope Francis' letter to Fr. Julián Carrón

12.22.2016The Movement and the PopesPope Francis' "thank you" letter in conclusion of the Holy Year of Mercy.

In recent days, Fr. Julián Carrón, president of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation, has received a handwritten letter from Pope Francis, which is being shared with all members of the movement.

Address of his Holiness Pope Francis to the movement of Communion and Liberation

3.7.2015The Movement and the PopesIn light of the 60th anniversary of CL and the 10th anniversary of Fr. Giussani's passing.

Saint Peter’s Square, March 7, 2015

Pope Benedict XVI's Message and Homily for the Death of Memores Domini Manuela Camagni

11.29.2010The Movement and the PopesOn the occasion of the funeral mass for the Memor Domini Manuela Camagni, member of the Pontifical Family.

Message of His Holiness Benedict XVI on the occasion of the funeral mass for the Memor Domini Manuela Camagni, member of the Pontifical Family.

Papal address to the movement of Communion and Liberation

3.24.2007The Movement and the PopesOn the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the pontifical recognition of the Fraternity.

On the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the pontifical recognition of the Fraternity. Rome, St. Peter's Square.

Personal Letter of Benedict XVI to Fr. Julián Carrón

2.2.2006The Movement and the PopesOn the first anniversary of Fr. Giussani’s passing.

On the first anniversary of Fr. Giussani’s passing.

Message of Benedict XVI on the occasion of the Spiritual Exercises of the Fraternity of CL

4.27.2005The Movement and the PopesTwo months following Fr. Giussani's passing.

Two months following Fr. Giussani's passing.

John Paul II’s personal letter for the funeral of Father Giussani

2.24.2005The Movement and the PopesMessage read by Archbishop Stanislaw Rylko, President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, during the funeral.

Message read during the funeral by Archbishop Stanislaw Rylko, President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity.

The Telegram from the Pope John Paul II

5.1.2004The Movement and the PopesOn the occasion of Communion and Liberation's Fraternity Exercises.

On the occasion of Communion and Liberation's Fraternity Exercises.

Letter of Pope John Paul II to Fr. Giussani

2.22.2004The Movement and the PopesOn the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Communion and Liberation.

On the occasion of the 50th birthday of Communion and Liberation February 22, 2004

Pope's letter to Fr. Giussani for the anniversary of the Fraternity of CL

10.2.2002The Movement and the PopesOn the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Pontifical Recognition of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation.

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Pontifical Recognition of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation.

"Continually Renew the Discovery of Your Charism"

9.12.1985The Movement and the PopesMessage by John Paul II to the priests of Communion and Liberation.

Message by John Paul II to the priests participating in a course of Spiritual Exercises promoted by Communion and Liberation.

"Go into the whole World"

9.29.1984The Movement and the PopesAddress by John Paul II on the 30th anniversary of Communion and Liberation.

Address by John Paul II on the 30th Birthday of Communion and Liberation.

"Build the Civilization of Truth and Love"

8.29.1982The Movement and the PopesPope John Paul II to participants of the “Meeting for Friendship Among the Peoples” in Rimini, Italy.

John Paul II to participants of the “Meeting for Friendship Among the Peoples” in Rimini.

"Be glad!"

12.28.1977The Movement and the PopesAddress of Pope Paul VI to the Florentine university students of Communion and Liberation.

Address of Pope Paul VI to the Florentine university students of Communion and Liberation.