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'God is stronger,' Pope insists as he urges outreach
Pope Francis asked the tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to overcome divisions and the fear... Read more
Pope stresses threats to human person on Environment Day
Pope Francis said that it is urgent to focus on people and not just on nature on World Environment Day. Read more
Pope: Jesus' plan for humanity requires Catholic Church
Pope Francis began a new series of reflections by saying that although some people want Jesus but not the Church,... Read more
Pope: Ask if your life promotes unity or division
The Holy Spirit made it possible for everyone to hear the apostles in their own language on Pentecost, uniting people... Read more
Holy Spirit leads to truth amid relativism, Pope counsels
As he looked ahead to Pentecost, Pope Francis spoke about the Holy Spirit’s role in guiding Christians to know Jesus,... Read more
God's living water satisfies deepest desires, Pope reflects
The Holy Spirit is the “living water” that fulfills our lives because he tells us “we are loved by God,”... Read more
Pope urges Christians to remember final judgment
Christians should not be frightened of the final judgment but should let it affect how they live, Pope Francis told... Read more
World misses God but it can see your joy, Pope tells audience
Pope Francis urged Catholics to serve humanity by showing “the joy of being children of God” to the world, since... Read more
Women communicate God's look of love, Pope says
During his second Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said that women’s main role in the Church is to communicate God’s... Read more
Pope calls for end to Central African Republic violence
Pope Francis appealed for an “immediate halt to violence and looting” in the Central African Republic after a coup toppled... Read more
Holy Week is time to bring Christ to forgotten, Pope teaches
Pope Francis said Holy Week is a time for moving beyond a “dull or mechanical” way of living the faith... Read more
Pope's final audience was bittersweet for cardinals
The cardinals and bishops who attended Pope Benedict XVI’s last big public appearance made sure to show him their love... Read more
Pope confident God will guide Church in days ahead
Pope Benedict XVI told the 150,000 people who came to his final general audience that he is filled with trust... Read more
Pope urges conversion in face of modern temptations
After thanking everyone for their love and prayers since he announced his resignation, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on how modern... Read more
Reason and love are behind Creation, Pope proclaims
Even with modern scientific advances, it is still right to speak of the beginning of life as “Creation” because the... Read more
Pope says Biblical view of God can help fatherhood crisis
Pope Benedict XVI said the Bible can help clarify the true meaning of being a father during his general audience... Read more
Jesus' birth should deepen trust in God, Pope teaches
The birth of Jesus causes joy because it gives us the certainty that God “works wonders in weakness,” Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope says faith includes trust in dark moments
Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of reflections on faith this Wednesday, saying that at times it includes an element... Read more
Pope: Advent is time to focus on God's loving plan
As the Church celebrates the season of Advent, Pope Benedict said that Catholics should remember “God is present” and recall... Read more
Pope counsels parents to share faith with joy, dialogue
Sharing the faith with children and others should be done in a joyful, clear and simple manner, Pope Benedict said... Read more
