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Pope Francis: ‘Look to Jesus always’
“We are not alone on the path of life, because Christ is with us and Christ helps us to walk,”... Read more
Pope Francis calls for a ‘spirit of service’ on feast of Mary’s assumption
In his Aug. 15 Angelus reflection, the pope pointed to the Blessed Mother as a “woman of service” to her... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus conquers ‘death, sin, the devil’
“The powers of evil that frighten us, that we cannot master, immediately take on smaller proportions with Jesus,” the pope... Read more
At Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis asks parents to sow faith in their children
The Holy Father explained that “if the word is the seed, we are the soil: We can receive it or... Read more
Pope Francis: Do we allow ourselves to be amazed at God’s works?
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: Do you ‘live as a witness of Jesus?’
Pope Francis spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address. Read more
Pope Francis reflects on St. Peter as ‘rock,’ ‘stone,’ and ‘pebble’ on June 29 solemnity
In his Angelus address on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the different meanings... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel
Pope Francis has urged Christians today not to fear persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Read more
Pope Francis makes first public speech since hospitalization for abdominal surgery
The 86-year-old pope smiled and waved from the window of the Apostolic Palace as he gave thanks for prayers and... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of train crash in India that killed 275 people
“May our heavenly Father welcome the souls of the deceased into his kingdom,” the pope prayed. Read more
Pope Francis explains why Catholics make the sign of the cross
Speaking on the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the pope highlighted how the simple gesture is a sign of... Read more
Pope Francis: The differences of others are an occasion to love better
“How do we welcome the difficulties and differences of others? How do we welcome the people who have many limitations... Read more
Pope Francis: People are looking for ‘an oasis in the Church’
“This Sunday the Gospel presents us one of the most beautiful and fascinating encounters Jesus has,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis: The devil uses ‘three widespread and dangerous temptations’ to divide us
The pope also offered advice for how to overcome temptations using the Word of God. Read more
Pope Francis: God asks us to love beyond ‘the logic of self-interest’
The pope reflected on what it means to “love your enemies” in his Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Pope Francis asks Virgin Mary to intercede for Nicaragua after bishop sentenced to 26 years in prison
“The news from Nicaragua has grieved me a great deal,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis decries culture that ‘throws away’ unborn children, elderly, poor
In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis decried a culture that “throws away” unborn children, the elderly, and the poor... Read more
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
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