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Fr. Giussani in Riccione in 1973 (Photo: Fraternity of CL)

Masses around the world

2.16.2023Church

Celebrations for the 18th anniversary of Fr. Giussani's death and the 41st of the pontifical recognition of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation.

Mass at the "John Garang" Mausoleum in Juba, South Sudan (Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo)

Pope Francis: "We are called to radiate light"

2.7.2023ChurchPope Francis

The Holy Father's homily during mass at the "John Garang" Mausoleum in Juba at the close of his apostolic visit to Congo and South Sudan (Feb. 5, 2023)

Pope Francis and Davide Prosperi during a private audience on January 13 (© Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo)

Letter from Davide Prosperi after his private audience with Pope Francis

1.17.2023ChurchDavide Prosperi

On Friday, January 13, the President of the Fraternity of CL was received by the Holy Father. Prosperi's message to the entire movement after the meeting with Francis.

Volunteers at work in the rubble of a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine (Photo: Ansa)

Pope Francis: "No one can be saved alone"

1.13.2023ChurchPope Francis

"The time has come for all of us to endeavour to heal our society" for "a more just and peaceful world, and to commit ourselves seriously to pursuing a good that is truly common." The message for the 56th World Day of Peace.

Pope Francis during the meeting with members of the diplomatic corps at the Holy See (Catholic Press Photo)

Pope Francis: "To weave anew the threads of peace"

1.13.2023ChurchPope Francis

Pope Francis' address to members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See, wishing "this year to be a call for peace in a world that is witnessing heightened divisions and wars" (January 9, 2023).

Pope Francis during the Epiphany mass (©Ansa)

The question in the hearts of the Magi

1.9.2023ChurchPope Francis

"May we never stop our restless questioning." Pope Francis' homily at the Epiphany Mass (St. Peter's Basilica, January 6, 2023).

Pope Francis during the funeral of Benedict XVI (©Ansa/Massimo Percossi)

"Benedict, faithful friend of the Bridegroom"

1.5.2023ChurchPope Francis

The Holy Father Francis' homily at the funeral of Pope Emeritus and video of the celebration. St. Peter's Square, January 5, 2023.

Benedict XVI's funeral in St. Peter's Square

The funeral of Benedict XVI

1.4.2023Church

Thursday, January 5, starting at 9:30 a.m. (GMT+1), live from St. Peter's Square, the Holy Mass for the funeral of the Pope Emeritus. The booklet for the celebration is also available online.

Joseph Ratzinger (Photo: Catholic Press Photo)

The childlike giant

1.3.2023ChurchDavide Prosperi

The message of Davide Prosperi, president of the Fraternity of CL, to the entire movement on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Benedict XVI on the opening day of the Year of Faith, October 11, 2012 (Catholic Press Photo)

Benedict XVI: "My spiritual testament"

1.3.2023ChurchBenedetto XVI

"Jesus Christ is truly the Way, the Truth, and the Life - and the Church, in all her shortcomings, is truly His Body." The words of the Pope Emeritus released by the Holy See.