• During the General Audience, Pope Francis greeted the Bishop of Rouen, Dominique Lebrun, and family members of Fr. Jacques Hamel, the French priest who was murdered by Islamists in July. Earlier on Wednesday morning, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the slain priest.

  • Pope Francis remembered the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on Wednesday, at the end of his weekly General Audience.
    In greetings to young people, newlyweds, and all persons suffering illness of any kind, the Holy Father recalled the liturgical feast, connected with St. Helen’s recovery of the Cross in the fourth century, and celebrated in gratitude for the redemption won for us by Christ on the Holy Cross, and in acknowledgement of the instrument of our salvation.
    “Today,” said Pope Francis, “we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.”

    The Holy Father went on to say, “Dear young people, as you return to the regular rhythms of life  after the summer holidays, strengthen your dialogue with God as well, spreading his light and his peace.”

    To those suffering illness, Pope Francis said, “Find comfort in the Cross of the Lord Jesus, who continues His work of redemption in the life of every man.

    Newlyweds received a special exhortation from Pope Francis, who told them, “Make the effort to maintain a constant relationship with Christ crucified, that your love might be the more true, fruitful and lasting.”

    Source: Vatican Radio