Continuing his catechesis on the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church, the pope emphasized that unity cannot be... Read more
Pope Francis spoke about pornography and how to avoid the devil’s temptation to sin via the internet during his 500th... Read more
In his first general audience since returning from the longest international trip of his pontificate, the pope expressed gratitude to... Read more
During his general audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis spoke about the Holy Spirit, focusing on the fruits of being... Read more
On Aug. 7, Pope Francis resumed general audiences at the Vatican. Here’s an explanation of the nature and purpose of... Read more
Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People... Read more
“We cannot ignore the evil intentions and actions of drug dealers and traffickers. They are murderers!” Pope Francis said in... Read more
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly public audience, the pope gave the second lesson in a series of... Read more
Titled “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides God’s People Toward Jesus Our Hope,” the new cycle will... Read more
Pointing to the Sermon on the Mount and repeating twice “love your enemy,” the pope noted that this teaching “embraces... Read more
“Christians have hope not through their own merit. If they believe in the future, it is because Christ died and... Read more
The Holy Father bolstered his analysis by looking to the legacy of St. John Paul II. Read more
“A Christian without courage, who does not turn his own strength to good, who does not bother anyone, is a... Read more
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square on April 3, the pope revealed that the rosary belonged to a boy named Oleksandre,... Read more
The pope buttressed his plea with a catechesis focused on the virtue of justice, noting that it is the building... Read more
The Holy Father called attention to two men present at his general audience in the Paul VI Hall on Wednesday,... Read more
“War is always a defeat. You can’t go on in war. We must make all efforts to negotiate, to negotiate,... Read more
“Those who give in to this vice are far from God, and the correction of this evil requires time and... Read more
The pope did not walk to his chair in the Paul VI Audience Hall on Wednesday as he normally does. Read more
During his Feb. 14 Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the human dimension of the vice of acedia, more... Read more