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Pope Francis: To stay with Jesus requires the courage to leave our sins
Following Jesus “means giving up the time wasted on so many useless things,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis announces ecumenical prayer service, reflects on St. John the Baptist’s ‘spirit of service’
An ecumenical prayer vigil will take place in St. Peter’s Square as part of the Church’s ongoing Synod on Synodality. Read more
Pope Francis: God’s justice frees us from the snares of evil
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope said in his Angelus address that “Jesus reveals God’s... Read more
Pope Francis: the Three Kings found God in poverty
The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Magi who came with gifts to worship the Child Jesus... Read more
Pope Francis offers five commitments as Christmas approaches
Pope Francis’ 2021 Angelus message for Advent is worth recalling in the closing days before Christmas this year. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Joseph shows us how to respond to disappointed dreams
“His courage is heroic and is exercised in silence,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis: God is present ‘in everyday things’
“In this time of Advent, let us be shaken out of our torpor and let us awaken from our slumber,”... Read more
Pope Francis calls on Catholics to become peacemakers
Pope Francis on Tuesday called on Catholics to “disarm their hearts” and become peacemakers. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Islamic terrorist attack in Somalia
Somalia’s president said that at least 100 people were killed in the terrorist attack. Read more
Pope Francis warns of the danger of ‘spiritual arrogance’
The pope warned that “spiritual arrogance” can lead to adoration of one’s ego instead of God. Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer is medicine for the weary soul
The pope also suggested a simple traditional spiritual practice that “is a bit forgotten today.” Read more
Pope Francis announces decision to extend Synod on Synodality to 2024
The pope explained that he made the decision to provide more time for discernment. Read more
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
