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Pope Francis appeals for the release of kidnapped Catholics in Cameroon
Five Catholic priests, a religious sister, and three lay people were kidnapped in an attack on a Catholic church in... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians cannot be indifferent to corruption
Pope Francis’ comments on corruption were inspired by one of Jesus’ parables that the pope said can be difficult to... Read more
Pope Francis honors nun killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique
Sister Maria de Coppi was shot and killed last week as terrorists ransacked and burned the Catholic mission where she... Read more
Pope Francis: Reach out to a friend who needs to hear that God loves them
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to imitate the Lord’s dedicated search “for the lost sheep.” Read more
Pope Francis: Put your trust in God and his care for you
“Do not be afraid — this is the certainty that your hearts should be attached to,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis: Evangelization is not ‘personal activism’ but a witness of love
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to... Read more
Faith ‘is never a walk in the park,’ Pope Francis says on Peter and Paul feast
The pope prayed a mid-week Angelus to mark the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the patron saints of the... Read more
Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric attack’ on Ukraine mall
A Russian missile hit a shopping mall June 27, killing at least 18, Ukrainian authorities said. Read more
Pope Francis: Resisting anger takes 'tremendous interior strength,' so ask God for help
Pope Francis addressed pilgrims gathered for the 10th World Meeting of Families at his weekly Angelus address. Read more
Pope Francis: The Trinity inspires us 'to live with others and for others'
Celebrating the Trinity is “not so much a theological exercise, but a revolution in our way of life,” the pope... Read more
Pope Francis laments ‘sacrilegious war’ in Ukraine as he prays Angelus in Malta
‘May we be tireless in praying and in offering assistance to those who suffer,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis marks two years since Urbi et Orbi to end pandemic
After his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis remarked that it was the second anniversary of his offering an Urbi... Read more
Pope Francis: In the name of God, 'stop this massacre' in Ukraine
Pope Francis called for an end to the “harrowing war” in Ukraine on Sunday, condemning Russia's reported attacks on pregnant... Read more
Pope Francis on Lent: Jesus is with us, even when we’re tempted
Pope Francis highlighted Jesus’ 40-day journey in the desert, where he is tempted by the devil, as an example for... Read more
Pope Francis sends cardinals to Ukraine, where ‘rivers of blood and tears flow’
Pope Francis condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with the country on Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to ‘tragic’ Ukraine conflict
He called for the opening of humanitarian corridors. Read more
Why turn the other cheek? To defeat hatred and evil, Pope Francis says
“Turning the other cheek is not the loser’s fallback, but the action of those who have greater inner strength...” Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: Accept the 'Paradox of the Beatitudes'
Pope Francis spoke on the paradox of the Beatitudes in his Sunday Angelus address on Feb. 13, saying that the... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus wants to enter our emptiness
When all your efforts feel futile and empty, Jesus wants to be close to you, Pope Francis said on Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis: 'The Lord always surprises us'
Pope Francis encouraged people to be open to the newness Jesus wants to bring in their daily lives and to... Read more
