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Pope Francis: Avarice is a ‘sickness of the heart, not of the wallet’
In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said the preoccupation with the accumulation of material goods reflects a greater “pathological... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘In Christianity, there is no condemnation of the sexual instinct’
In a continuation of his catechetical series on vice and virtue, Pope Francis on Wednesday dedicated his general audience to... Read more
Man with disfigured face whose embrace with Pope Francis touched the world dies
The pontiff embraced Vinicio Riva while greeting pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square after a general audience in 2013, the year... Read more
Pope Francis at audience: Gluttony is perhaps the most dangerous vice
In the third installment of his catechetical series on vice and virtue, Pope Francis on Wednesday focused on the sin... Read more
Pope Francis: Never forget that Jesus is beside you in your worst moments
In life’s worst moments, never forget that Jesus is beside you, Pope Francis said Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis: The Nativity is an example of ‘joy’ and ‘amazement’
Pope Francis on Wednesday spoke during his general audience on the importance of approaching the coming of Christ with “joy”... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Christian must be open to the word of God and to the service of others’
Pope Francis on Wednesday closed his catechetical series on apostolic zeal, delivered during his recent general audiences. Read more
Pope Francis at general audience: ‘The Spirit is the protagonist’ of evangelization
Pope Francis’ catechetical series on the essential components of the proclamation of the Gospel culminated with a fourth and final... Read more
Pope Francis: Technological focus on efficiency dehumanizes today’s society
The desire for efficiency “absorbs the uniqueness of each into a bubble of uniformity,” Pope Francis warned. Read more
Pope Francis says he is ‘still not well,’ has aide read general audience speech
Pope Francis, who turns 87 in December, spoke softly into a microphone as he explained that he was “still not... Read more
Pope Francis: The Gospel is universal
During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis highlighted the universal nature of the Church’s mission to... Read more
Pope Francis: Complaining Christians do not give a credible witness to the Gospel
“Humanity abounds with brothers and sisters waiting for a word of hope,” Pope Francis said in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more
Pope Francis: Secularized world is ‘invitation to communicate the joy of the Gospel’
Pope Francis on Wednesday drew upon the example of Venerable Servant of God Madeleine Delbrêl as a testament to conversion... Read more
Pope Francis stresses need to put Jesus at the center of our lives
At the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 18, the pope announced that Oct. 27... Read more
Pope Francis highlights St. Josephine Bakhita’s example of forgiveness
The Sudanese-Italian saint’s life story is “an existential parable of forgiveness,” the pope said Wednesday. Read more
Europe needs hope, Pope Francis says
“How can we welcome others if we ourselves do not first have a horizon open to the future?” the pope... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Catholic saint who fought to end slavery in Africa
St. Daniele Comboni witnessed “the horror of slavery” as a missionary in the mid-19th century in what is now Sudan. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Nagorno-Karabakh: ‘Silence the weapons’
Speaking to more than 15,000 people in St. Peter’s Square, the pope said Wednesday that he was troubled by the... Read more
Pope Francis highlights life of service of Venezuelan blessed at general audience
Pope Francis on Wednesday presented the life of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros as an example of the Gospel in... Read more
Pope Francis: St. Kateri Tekakwitha is an example of patience in suffering
“Kateri Tekakwitha’s life shows us that every challenge can be overcome if we open our hearts to Jesus,” Pope Francis... Read more
