Pope Francis homilies
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Pope Francis: We can't fool Jesus
Christians cannot hide their lives from Jesus, Pope Francis has said. Instead, they must recognize their sins and trust in... Read more
Confession isn't the 'dry-cleaners' – it's an embrace from God
Pope Francis said that confessing our sins isn't a “mechanical” procedure like getting a stained removed but rather a joyful... Read more
Pope's full homily to Bishops, Priests, Religious and Seminarians in Manila
For us priests and consecrated persons, conversion to the newness of the Gospel entails a daily encounter with the Lord... Read more
Pope Francis' full homily on Joseph Vaz, Sri Lanka's first saint
In Saint Joseph we see a powerful sign of God's goodness and love for the people of Sri Lanka. But... Read more
Pope Francis prays for ongoing AirAsia search
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis promised his prayers for families affected by the disappearance of an AirAsia... Read more
Pope: Knowledge alone doesn't reveal God; humble prayer does
In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis said that no matter how much we study, we will never know anything... Read more
Pope Francis tells how to bring about Christ's kingdom
On the Feast of Christ the King, during the canonization Mass of six new saints, Pope Francis said that Jesus... Read more
Pope Francis: Turning churches into 'businesses' is a scandal
Pope Francis condemned priests and laity who turn their parishes into a “business” by charging for things such as baptisms,... Read more
Pope: Christians living under false appearances are 'dead'
In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke of how we must never be content with where we are in... Read more
God goes to the limit – not halfway – to save sinners, Pope says
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis condemned those who are afraid “to dirty their hands” by welcoming sinners, and... Read more
Pope on All Saints Day: Beatitudes will lead us to God
During Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints at Rome’s Verano cemetery, Pope Francis exhorted believers to follow the way... Read more
You are hurting the Church if you're lukewarm, Pope Francis warns
In his homily for Mass celebrated at the Santa Marta residence Monday Pope Francis warned against the harm of “lukewarm”... Read more
God is a God of surprises, Pope Francis preaches
Speaking of the “God of surprises” in his homily at Mass on Monday, the Holy Father noted the unfortunate inability... Read more
Pope: Do we try to be saved on our own or through Christ?
The Holy Father reflected on today’s Gospel reading from Luke 10:13-16, saying that it was the leaders of Christ’s day... Read more
Give primacy to God, Pope says
Pope Francis on Saturday visited the Italian city of Caserta, encouraging the people of the region to place God at... Read more
Pope Francis: God always prepares us for our mission
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the mission given to each of us by God, stating that when... Read more
Remain in God's love, Pope Francis encourages faithful
Pope Francis has especially encouraged Christians to “remain in the love of God” in a Thursday reflection on the three... Read more
Do not be 'afraid of joy,' Pope encourages
Pope Francis rebuked Christians who are “afraid of joy” and “mournful,” encouraging them to remember that Jesus Christ accompanies them. Read more
Jesus can heal deadened hearts, says Pope
Pope Francis delivered a Sunday evening homily at a parish in the south of Rome, preaching about the importance of... Read more
