Hypocrisy
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Pope Francis: ‘Free the sacred from its ties with money’
In a reflection on the Gospel of the “widow’s mite,” Pope Francis spoke about hypocrisy and giving our all to... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable’
The pope said that hypocritical behavior undermined Church unity. Read more
Pope Francis decries ‘predatory models of development’ in Amazon synod closing Mass
Pope Francis denounced exploitation and “predatory models of development” that plunder the poor and wound “sister earth” in the Amazon... Read more
Pope Francis: Self-interest and hypocrisy destroy the Church
Pope Francis decried hypocrisy and self-interest Wednesday, saying that Christian community should always be characterized by generosity and solidarity. Read more
Pope Francis: Let the Word of God take root in your heart
Catholics should listen to the scripture readings at Mass with an open heart, so that the Word of God can... Read more
Pope Francis: Saints show the heart's true desire
The lives of the saints are attractive because they demonstrate the radical and authentic relationship with Christ each person is... Read more
Is your faith wearing cosmetics? Take them off, Pope Francis says
In his daily mass on Tuesday Pope Francis warned about the hypocrisy of those who do good in order to... Read more
Pope urges faithful not to lose apostolic zeal to spiritual sloth
In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis lamented the many Christians who close the door to God’s grace out of... Read more
Pope Francis warns against the disguise of hypocrites
In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned against those who appear to be holy but are in fact self-absorbed, explaining... Read more
Christian words without Christ bring 'madness,' says Pope
In his daily homily on Dec. 5, Pope Francis reflected that the words and actions of a Christian must be... Read more
'Hypocrisy in the Church makes all of us bad,' says Pope
Pope Francis warned two Vatican offices attending his morning Mass against being hypocrites, stating it makes everyone “bad.” Read more
