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Pope Francis: having an abortion to keep your figure is a big problem
On Wednesday Pope Francis issued strong words against worshipping idols, cautioning against the false hope that beauty, wealth and power... Read more
Pope: the world desperately needs hope – and we are the messengers
Pope Francis Wednesday spoke about the hope that the Child Jesus brings at Christmastime, saying it is our duty to... Read more
Pope Francis: Never forget to smile, even when life is hard
For Pope Francis, one of most needed virtues of modern time is hope, which is something he said must never... Read more
We have to pray for both the living and the dead, Pope Francis says
In his last set of catechesis on mercy, Pope Francis focused on the works of praying for the living and... Read more
Pope Francis: we all have doubts, but living the faith helps
While the Jubilee might be over, Pope Francis hasn’t stopped talking about mercy, telling faithful Wednesday that the works of... Read more
Pope reminds Catholics to practice what they preach
The spiritual works of mercy – especially teaching the faith and putting up with the annoyances of others – are... Read more
Pope Francis: don't interrupt others – it won't end well
Dialogue is a key element of mercy, Pope Francis said Saturday, explaining that when we interrupt others in order to... Read more
God’s mercy overcomes human desperation, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that Jesus’ salvific mission reaches its culmination on the Cross in his conversation with the... Read more
Have the courage to ask for forgiveness, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis stressed the importance of having the courage to recognize our sins and ask God for forgiveness,... Read more
Pope tosses audience speech, prays rosary for victims of Italy quake
Instead of giving the usual catechesis during his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis decided to postpone the speech, leading pilgrims... 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
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: Want to celebrate well? Drink wine.
In an in-depth look at Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: Pray to God, not to a mirror
One who prays with humility and self-awareness of his or her sin speaks to God, Pope Francis said on Wednesday,... 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
'To ignore the poor is to despise God,' Pope Francis says
If we don’t show mercy to others we shouldn’t expect to get it from God, Pope Francis said, stressing that... 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
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
Pope: When giving to the poor, look them in the eyes
In Saturday's address for the monthly Jubilee of Mercy general audience, Pope Francis said almsgiving is not just about the... Read more
Pope Francis observes moment of silence for Belgium attack victims
In his general audience the day after terrorist attacks in Belgium claimed the lives of at least 30 people and... Read more
