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Pope Francis: Divine Mercy is found in Christ’s wounds
On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on Christ’s wounds, which he said contain the difficulties and persecutions endured by... Read more
Pope Francis: Christ's glory is found in suffering for love
Jesus’ glory is not found in the acclaim or applause of the world, but in the act of suffering and... Read more
Pope Francis calls for 'gestures of peace' in wake of mosque attacks
Pope Francis called for gestures of peace to oppose hatred and violence Sunday in the wake of attacks on two... Read more
Pope Francis entrusts those who are suffering to the Virgin Mary
On the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven, Pope Francis entrusted any person who is suffering, in mind... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Palliative care means accompanying, not abandoning
Palliative care is a reminder that love for those who are dying means accompaniment, not abandonment, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more
'A saint for our times' – the inspiring story of Chiara Corbella Petrillo
Chiara Corbella Petrillo lived a short life. She met her husband Enrico Petrillo at age 18, became the mother of... Read more
Commentary: Giving thanks for trials - and for providence
The best feast our family has ever had was in a hospital room, four years ago, on Christmas. Our daughter was... Read more
Three years later, this terminally ill man is glad he rejected assisted suicide
Three years ago, J.J. Hanson received a diagnosis that no one wants to hear. He had terminal brain cancer, and... Read more
The suffering of children wounds the heart, Pope Francis says
In a visit to a children’s home in Colombia, Pope Francis said Saturday that we can never accept the mistreatment... Read more
Christ doesn’t promise freedom from difficulties, Pope says
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that following Christ does not mean our lives will... Read more
Pope Francis: True peace comes through the Cross
Only God can give true peace amid tribulations, Pope Francis said in his May 16 homily at his Casa Santa... Read more
Pope Francis condemns deadly attacks in Syria, Russia
On Wednesday, Pope Francis expressed his horror at a chemical weapon attack in the province of Idlib, Syria the previous... Read more
Pope: Don’t dwell on suffering, let Jesus heal you
Sunday, Pope Francis said that each of us carries some kind of tomb inside our heart, whether from sin or... Read more
New book collects Mother Angelica's reflections on suffering
A new book released by EWTN Publishing offers spiritual advice and insight on suffering and spiritual burnout from the late... Read more
Young man facing leukemia 'left his mark on the world'
Pablo Ráez was just 21 years old when he died last Saturday in Spain. But the young man, a devout... Read more
These photos of a dying nun went viral – and here's why
Pictures of a young Argentinian nun – smiling and serene though dying from a devastating battle with cancer – have... 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
Pope to sick children: Don’t be afraid to ask God 'Why?'
“Why do children suffer?” Pope Francis asked this of a group of children with serious illnesses or disabilities and their... Read more
Pope Francis to Philippines cardinal: 'this visit is really for me'
On his return flight from the Philippine city of Tacloban to Manila, where he met with and shared in the... Read more
Medical care must consider whole person, Pope urges surgeons
In his audience with surgeons who treat cancer patients, Pope Francis encouraged the physicians to view the person as an... Read more
