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Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan

Links to Pope Francis' homilies and addresses on his apostolic journey to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan 31 January to 5 February 2023.

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"Show the beauty of the goal"

In his 25 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Jesus as the teacher of proclamation.

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"He is a shepherd for all of us"

In his 18 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Jesus as the model for evangelization.

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"The faith is contagious"

In his 11 January general audience, Pope Francis began a new catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the call to the apostolate.

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"Fragility makes us human"

In his 4 January general audience, Pope Francis concluded his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about spiritual accompaniment.

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"Do you see the baby Jesus in the crib?"

In his 28 December general audience, Pope Francis announced the publication of an apostolic letter commemorating the fourth centenary of the death of St Francis de Sales. He also asked for special prayers for Pope Emeritus Benedict, who "is very ill."

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"Keep going forward, courageously and joyfully!"

In his 21 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about aids for the exercise of discernment.

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"Keep watch over your heart"

In his 14 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about vigilance.

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"We can only love in freedom"

In his 7 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about the signs that confirm good choices.

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"Before ending the day, stop a moment"

In his 30 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about true consolation and the daily examination of conscience.

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