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Pope Francis criticizes 'ornamental' faith
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of a deep faith that is fixed on Jesus, warning... Read more
Pope Francis: What attracts our hearts 'like a magnet?'
During his Sunday Angelus address from Rome, Pope Francis encouraged listeners to reflect upon the day's Gospel in which Jesus... Read more
Respond to the Lord's call, encourages Pope Francis
During his Angelus address today, Pope Francis asked the crowds to pray with him that the World Youth Day pilgrims... Read more
Always unite prayer and action, Pope Francis says
In his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis told crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square to unite prayer and action in... Read more
Pope: God always desires hearts of mercy
In his first Angelus message from Castel Gandolfo, Pope Francis said God desires “good and generous” hearts full of mercy... Read more
Jesus does not want 'remote-controlled' Christians, Pope says
During his Sunday Angelus address to thousands of pilgrims, Pope Francis said that Jesus does not want Christians to succumb... Read more
Church praying for new archbishops, Pope affirms
Pope Francis said the Church is praying for the dozens of new archbishops whom he greeted and gave wool vestments... Read more
Catholics are called to 'daily martyrdom,' says Pope
During his June 23 Angelus reflection, Pope Francis said the faithful are called to follow the example of the martyrs... Read more
Pope's friendliness impresses Harley-Davidson crowd
Harley-Davidson owners flocked to St. Peter’s Square today for a chance to greet Pope Francis, and they came away struck... Read more
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts roll into Rome
The low rumbling of hundreds of Harleys is overtaking the buzz of scooters and cars in the streets surrounding the... Read more
Pope prays for Mafia's conversion
Sicily celebrated the beatification of Father Giuseppe Puglisi yesterday, and Pope Francis used it as an occasion to pray for... Read more
God is love but not in 'emotional' sense, Pope says
As he celebrated the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, Pope Francis spoke about how God is love, but not... Read more
Pope Francis cracks two jokes in first Angelus, winning more hearts
The new Pope's spontaneity was revealed again today after he cracked two jokes during his very first Angelus prayer in... Read more
Pope Benedict says he is not 'abandoning the Church'
Around 120,000 pilgrims heard Pope Benedict XVI deliver his last Angelus address, in which he said that “the Lord called... Read more
Pope says Lent is spiritual battle
Pope Benedict XVI used his second to last Angelus to tell thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square that... Read more
Trust in God's strength when you answer his call, Pope counsels
Pope Benedict XVI spoke about how Jesus calls his followers to believe in his power to overcome their sins so... Read more
Pope: Proclaim God's love with boldness
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday asked Christians to proclaim God’s love with “boldness, humility and coherence” like Jesus. Read more
Liturgy teaches us to hear God's voice, Pope reflects
Pope Benedict XVI told thousands gathered in St. Peter's square Jan. 27 that marking Sunday as a day of rest... Read more
Christmas is more than a party, Pope explains
The Pope asked Catholics to prepare for Christmas amid a consumerist society by listening to the voice of John the... Read more
Church responsible for spreading Christ's kingdom, Pope recalls
After he celebrated Mass with six new cardinals for the feast of Christ the King, Pope Benedict spoke about God's... Read more
