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Saint Joseph's Four Dreams

In his 26 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the role of Saint Joseph in Christian life, speaking about his four dreams in the Gospel.

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26 January: Day of Prayer for Peace in Ukraine

Pope Francis has asked that Wednesday, the 26th of January, be a day of special prayer for peace regarding the situation in Ukraine.

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"God relies on our redeemed weakness"

In his 19 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, speaking about the tenderness of his fatherhood.

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Letter from Pope Francis to Married Couples

This letter, signed by the Holy Father in Saint John Lateran on December 26, is addressed to husbands and wives around the world in the "Amoris Laetitia" Year of the Family. Pope Francis encourages them to continue to walk in "the strength of Jesus’ faithful love," with the help of St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary.

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"Jesus worked, and learned this craft from St Joseph"

In his 12 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph the carpenter.

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Saint Joseph, Jesus' foster father

"I pray that no one feel deprived of the bond of paternal love." In his 5 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, Jesus' foster father.

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"The daily life of every person requires courage"

In his 29 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, describing him as a persecuted and courageous migrant.

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"Lord, teach me to seek you"

In his final general audience before Christmas, Pope Francis spoke about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

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Saint Joseph, Man of Silence

In his 15 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, stressing the role of silence in his life.

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"Let us seek ever greater fraternity and full unity"

From 2-6 December, Pope Francis is making an apostolic journey to Cyprus and Greece. With links to all of his addresses and homilies.

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