Stay focused on human life, Pope tells pro-life marchers

May 12, 2013 - 11:00 am .- Pope Francis greeted the thousands of people who had gathered this morning in Rome to protest against abortion, praising efforts to secure legal protection for human beings at their earliest stages of life.

Ask Jesus what he wants and be brave, Pope tells youth

Apr 21, 2013 - 06:22 am .- Just after ordaining 10 men to the priesthood, Pope Francis called on young Catholics to ask Jesus “what he wants from you and be brave!”

Pope: we are part of those who believe without seeing

Apr 7, 2013 - 07:12 am .- On the Feast of Divine Mercy, Pope Francis emphasized that when Jesus said “blessed are those who do not see and yet believe,” he also referred to those who believed the testimony of the Apostles and everyone today who hears the witness of Christians and believes.

Pope says Jesus' Ascension confirmed promise of heaven

May 20, 2012 - 11:50 am .- The Ascension of Jesus should remind Christians of the promise of Heaven and the power of earthly prayer, Pope Benedict XVI said at the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday.

Pope outlines power of the Holy Spirit in prayer

May 16, 2012 - 03:58 pm .- Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find the words or inspiration to pray.