“Jesus reminds us what happens when a person deceives himself into thinking that he does things on his own, and... Read more
The pope spoke one day after he gave a strong condemnation of euthanasia on his return flight from Marseille, France. Read more
In his Angelus, the pope said forgiving is “not a good deed that we can choose to do or not... Read more
“We are not alone on the path of life, because Christ is with us and Christ helps us to walk,”... Read more
In his Aug. 15 Angelus reflection, the pope pointed to the Blessed Mother as a “woman of service” to her... Read more
“The powers of evil that frighten us, that we cannot master, immediately take on smaller proportions with Jesus,” the pope... Read more
The Holy Father explained that “if the word is the seed, we are the soil: We can receive it or... Read more
The Holy Father prayed the Angelus from St. Peter’s, recalling Jesus’ praise for the Father for revealing his wonders to... Read more
Pope Francis spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address. Read more
In his Angelus address on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the different meanings... Read more
Pope Francis has urged Christians today not to fear persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Read more
The 86-year-old pope smiled and waved from the window of the Apostolic Palace as he gave thanks for prayers and... Read more
“May our heavenly Father welcome the souls of the deceased into his kingdom,” the pope prayed. Read more
Speaking on the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the pope highlighted how the simple gesture is a sign of... Read more
“How do we welcome the difficulties and differences of others? How do we welcome the people who have many limitations... Read more
“This Sunday the Gospel presents us one of the most beautiful and fascinating encounters Jesus has,” Pope Francis said. Read more
The pope also offered advice for how to overcome temptations using the Word of God. Read more
The pope reflected on what it means to “love your enemies” in his Sunday Angelus address. Read more
“The news from Nicaragua has grieved me a great deal,” the pope said. Read more
In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis decried a culture that “throws away” unborn children, the elderly, and the poor... Read more