Jubilee of Mercy
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Pope Francis visits home for disabled persons for the Jubilee of Mercy
On Friday afternoon Pope Francis made an surprise visit to a community in Italy which houses and cares for persons... Read more
No one can take our dignity – not even the devil, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the father’s embrace in the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a reminder that we... Read more
No one is alone in their suffering, Pope Francis affirms at prayer vigil
During a prayer vigil on Thursday for all those in need of consolation, Pope Francis stressed that though we cry... Read more
Celebrating the Jubilee of Mercy by discovering historical Jubilee Years
To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy and to connect it with past Jubilee Years, the pilgrimage office of the... Read more
Jesus' closeness to sinners isn’t a scandal – it's an example, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the parable of the Good Shepherd is a key example of God’s mercy, because it... Read more
Let yourselves be reconciled with God, Pope Francis says
Reconciliation is an essential aspect of God’s mercy, Pope Francis said Saturday, explaining that when we distance ourselves from the... Read more
Knowledge is empty unless it leads to love, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that just because someone is an expert in God’s law and a strict adherent to... Read more
How to be a pilgrim in Rome during the Jubilee of Mercy
While Rome is always a popular destination for tourists, with millions of visitors annually, the Eternal City this year will... Read more
Pope urges teens to practice works of mercy
Pope Francis has challenged young people to commit to practicing the corporal works of mercy in order to recognize the... Read more
Know the difference between sin and sinner, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis stressed the importance of knowing how to distinguish between sin and sinner, adding that God’s mercy... Read more
Pope Francis says Christ's love is open to all – that's why we go to Confession
God’s mercy is for everyone, and Jesus Christ is proof, Pope Francis said on Wednesday. Read more
Francis announces special collection for victims of Ukraine conflict
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that a special collection will be taken up in all Catholic churches in Europe April... Read more
Mercy is an open book – and it's our task to write it, Pope says
On Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis said the “Gospel of Mercy” begun by Jesus and the apostles is still unfinished,... Read more
Love is the hidden service we do for others, Pope Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis said that love is more than just saying nice words and doing things – it means... Read more
For South Africa's bishops, the Year of Mercy is a time to heal racial division
Repentance, spiritual healing, and hard conversations are necessary to respond to racism and racial divisions, the bishops of South Africa... Read more
How Pope Francis changed the life of a California teen inmate
When a juvenile inmate in a California prison wrote to Pope Francis, he did not expect a response. Read more
Pope Francis spends his Friday with people in drug, alcohol recovery
Continuing his knack for surprises, Pope Francis made an unscheduled stop at a rehabilitation center for those addicted to drugs... Read more
God's love is the 'beating heart' of the Church, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked the 10th anniversary of Benedict XVI’s encyclical “Deus Caritas Est” by telling participants in a conference commemorating... Read more
Pope: wealth and power are good, but only when used to serve
On Wednesday Pope Francis cautioned that unless wealth and power are put at the service of society, especially the poor,... Read more
Make a daily commitment to spreading God’s mercy, Pope Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis held his second Saturday general audience of the Jubilee, encouraging pilgrims to make a daily commitment... Read more
