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Do you read the Bible as often as you check your phone? Francis asks
On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis said if we want to fight against the temptation of sin, we... Read more
Pope prays for victims of terrorist attacks in Iraq and Pakistan
After leading the Angelus Sunday, Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by violence and war around the world, particularly... Read more
Pope Francis: each life is sacred. Abandon no one.
On Sunday Pope Francis stressed the sanctity of life and encouraged Christians to fulfill Jesus Christ’s command to be salt... Read more
Pope leads 'Hail Mary' for those affected by latest disasters in Italy
After his Angelus address Sunday Pope Francis prayed for those who have lost family and friends after the latest set... Read more
Amid Christmas rush, don't forget to make time for silence, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis said that with Christmas just around the corner, it’s important to stop and make time for... Read more
Be like Mary – say yes to God, but not halfway, Pope Francis says
The contrast between the “no” of man in the Garden of Eden and the “yes” of Mary at the Annunciation... Read more
Prepare for Christmas by conversion, Pope tells Advent Angelus crowd
The proclamation of John the Baptist to “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand” is a joyful one... Read more
Pope asks authorities to grant clemency for prisoners during Jubilee
After celebrating Mass for prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis in his Angelus address appealed for better prison conditions... Read more
Pope prays for central Italy after second major earthquake
Sunday Pope Francis expressed his nearness to everyone affected by an earthquake which hit central Italy Sunday morning, asking for... Read more
Pope Francis: The truth can't be forced on people
God is shared with the world through love and authentic relationships, not by forcing the truth on people, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope: It's 'unacceptable' that civilians must pay the price of Syrian conflict
On Sunday, Pope Francis lamented at how many defenseless civilians are forced to “pay the price” of the ongoing Syrian... Read more
Pope prays for pilgrims en route to Krakow for WYD
Pope Francis has asked for prayers as he, and all the pilgrims attending this year's World Youth Day, prepare to... Read more
Pope responds to violence in Munich and Kabul with call for more prayer
On Sunday, Pope Francis responded to recent acts of violence in Germany and Afghanistan, expressing his closeness to the families... Read more
The Good Samaritan isn't just a parable, it's a way of life, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis said the parable of the Good Samaritan isn’t just a nice passage to reflect on, but... Read more
Pope prays for victims of recent attacks in Baghdad and Dhaka
On Sunday, Pope Francis remembered the victims of attacks in Iraq and Bangladesh over the weekend, and prayed for the... Read more
Pope Francis in Mexico: let gratitude to God shape your lives
Thanksgiving was the focus of Pope Francis’ Sunday Angelus remarks in Mexico. He invited the Mexican faithful to help make... Read more
Pope appeals for 'martyred country' of Syria
The plight of Syrian civilians involved in the nation's ongoing conflict was at the heart of Pope Francis' appeal to... Read more
Pope Francis: It's not us, but God who takes the first step
On Sunday Pope Francis said that it’s the weak and vulnerable who are most valuable in God’s eyes, and stressed... Read more
Pope Francis: While worldly kingdoms dominate, Christ’s kingdom liberates
In a world which employs “weapons of fear” and manipulation, the strength of Christ’s kingdom is founded in truth and... Read more
Pope: 'Deplorable' leak of private docs doesn’t damper Vatican reform
On Sunday Pope Francis spoke out for the first time on what has been called the most recent “Vatileaks” scandal... Read more
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