Jubilee of Mercy
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Pope visits young children from difficult family situations
On Friday Pope Francis visited with young children at the “SOS Village” in Rome, a community made up of homes... Read more
Pope pleads for ceasefire amid 'inhuman conflict' in Syria
On Wednesday, Pope Francis begged for an end to the terrible conflict in Syria, asking for an immediate ceasefire to... Read more
Mary imitated God through service, Pope says
During a special Jubilee weekend dedicated to Mary, Pope Francis said Mary was not only Christ’s mother, but also his... Read more
How to live out the Year of Mercy, according to this English bishop
What is the proper Catholic response to the Jubilee Year of Mercy? Put simply, the answer is “action,” Bishop Richard... Read more
Being 'merciful like the Father' isn't a slogan – it's a way of life, Pope says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the theme of the Jubilee of Mercy, “Merciful like the Father,” telling pilgrims that... Read more
Pope visits neonatal unit, hospice to highlight respect for life
On Friday, Pope Francis visited a neonatal hospital unit and a hospice for the terminally ill, stressing the dignity of... Read more
Pope: Calvary isn’t just a painting on the wall – it’s the reality of the poor
Mercy is not an abstract idea, but is rather expressed in concrete actions of love toward the poor and needy,... Read more
Vatican encourages works of mercy through new social media campaign
In honor of all “workers and volunteers of mercy,” the Vatican is encouraging those who volunteer in different service opportunities... Read more
Former prostitutes get special visit from Pope Francis
Pope Francis has visited a special community for women freed from prostitution and violent abuse as his latest ‘Mercy Friday’... Read more
For Pope Francis, when we receive Christ's mercy we must share it
Each of us must respond to the gift of mercy in our hearts by getting up and putting mercy into... Read more
The Good Samaritan isn't just a parable, it's a way of life, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis said the parable of the Good Samaritan isn’t just a nice passage to reflect on, but... Read more
Mercy without works is dead, Pope Francis says
In his Jubilee general audience for the month of June, Pope Francis focused his speech on the works of mercy... Read more
Priests in Rome get a surprise visit from Pope Francis
On Friday afternoon Pope Francis visited two communities of priests in Rome as part of his “Mercy Friday” initiative to... Read more
Are you 'bothered' by the cry of the poor? If so, it’s a problem, Pope says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that we must listen to the cries of the poor and needy, resisting the temptation to... Read more
Pope Francis calls it – discrimination against the disabled is 'ugly'
No single person is more valuable than another, especially when it comes to those with disabilities, Pope Francis said on... Read more
New saints show the power of Jesus' resurrection, Pope Francis says
St. Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary and St. Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad are key examples of how to unite oneself to... Read more
You have my gratitude, Pope Francis tells prison chaplains
Pope Francis has sent a special message to support the work of prison chaplains during the Year of Mercy. Read more
This bishop in India is donating his kidney to save a Hindu life
A Syro-Malabar Catholic bishop from the southern Indian state of Kerala has a special way to celebrate the Year of... Read more
Want to be a good servant? Be generous, Pope Francis tells deacons
On Sunday Pope Francis celebrated a special jubilee for deacons, telling them that a good servant is one who forgets... Read more
Pray without ceasing – not just when you want to, Pope says
For Pope Francis, prayer is neither a “magic wand” used to get what we want nor something casual we do... Read more
