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Pope: only the humble, marginalized 'obtain salvation'
In his daily homily Pope Francis dedicated his reflections to the virtue of humility, explaining that only the “outcasts” who... Read more
Pope decries escalating violence in South Sudan
In a letter sent to the archbishop of the South Sudanese capital Juba, Pope Francis urged the nation's citizens to... Read more
Pope Francis warns against the disguise of hypocrites
In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned against those who appear to be holy but are in fact self-absorbed, explaining... Read more
'I need the people of God to sustain me,' Pope says in interview
During a recent radio interview given to a station in a slum of Argentina, Pope Francis explained his frequent request... Read more
Pope Francis on Lenten retreat with members of Curia
On Sunday afternoon Pope Francis left Rome with members of the Curia to spend their annual Lenten retreat in the... Read more
Walk with those who suffer failed marriages, Pope exhorts
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the beauty of marriage, emphasizing that when it fails, we should not... Read more
Polish bishop: Vatican visit shows no division with Church, Pope
During a recent interview, Archbishop Stanislaw Budzik reflected his ad limina visit to Rome last week, explaining that in the... Read more
Pope: Eucharist helps us to see the face of Christ in others
During his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on how we live the Eucharist in our daily lives, explaining that it... Read more
Pope affirms that Mass is more than a mere 'representation'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis reflected on the meaning of the Liturgy, highlighting how it is a real participation... Read more
Pope in WYD message: poverty leads us to true happiness
In his message for the 29th WYD, Pope Francis draws his theme from the beatitude on poverty, emphasizing that it... Read more
Do not justify sin by using other people, Pope warns
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the proper attitudes to have when we face difficult moments, stating that... Read more
Letters to Pope read 'with the heart,' Vatican official says
According to Vatican Radio, Pope Francis receives a few thousand letters a week, which Correspondence Director Msgr. Giuliano Gallorini notes... Read more
Pope advances the causes of eight possible Saints
During a Monday meeting with the head of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Pope Francis approved the... Read more
Pope lauds 'bravery' of those anointed by God
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the significance of the special anointing given to priests and bishops, emphasizing... Read more
Pope, Hollande discuss positive role of religion in society
During Pope Francis’ meeting with French president Francois Hollande on Friday, the two discussed an array of topics concerning human... Read more
'Poison' of jealousy destroys communities, stresses Pope
In his daily homily Pope Francis warned against the dangers of envy, explaining that it is a sin which fosters... Read more
Media should foster culture of encounter, Pope Francis says
In his first message for World Communication Day, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of creating a culture of encounter,... Read more
Blessing of lambs a 500 year old tradition, priest reveals
Shortly before the blessing of the lambs yesterday in honor of the feast of St. Agnes, the parish priest of... Read more
Pope Francis: accept the surprises of God
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the theme of Christian freedom, observing that it comes from our docility... Read more
Pope Francis warns against a 'worldly uniformity'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis cautioned the faithful not to fall into the temptation of worldliness which hardens our... Read more
