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Pope: Nothing can erase baptism, that's why it only happens once
Pope Francis said Wednesday that nothing can take away a person's baptism or the identity they thereby gain as a... Read more
Pope Francis: We should leave every Mass better than we entered
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Eucharist is key to living an authentic Christian witness, and that those who leave... Read more
Pope Francis: A person transformed by Christ cannot be corrupt
The Easter Triduum is the most important time of year for Christians, Pope Francis said Wednesday, and stressed that those... Read more
Mass can't be bought – salvation is free, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis issued a harsh critique of the trend to ask parishioners for a financial contribution in order... Read more
This little pilgrim got a big blessing from Pope Francis
When pilgrims in the Eternal City hope to get an up-close view of the pope, or even shake his hand,... Read more
The first Christian altar was the cross, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that having Mass centered around the altar is meant to remind faithful that the cross is... Read more
Mass-goers have a right to a well-prepared homily, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis again offered some reflections and tips for the Liturgy of the Word, saying faithful who attend... Read more
Pope tells priests to keep homilies brief: 'no more than 10 minutes!'
On Wednesday Pope Francis touched on a topic close to home for both parish priests and people in the pews,... Read more
Pope: Mass is for the Eucharist, not pictures. Put the phone away.
On Wednesday a fiery Pope Francis chastised those who spend Mass talking to others, looking at their phone or even... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Somalia massacre
On Wednesday, Pope Francis offered prayers for the more than 300 victims of a terrorist bombing in the African country... Read more
Pope: Christians are never bored – they persevere with love
On Wednesday Pope Francis said Christians are never bored or hopeless, but know how to wait patiently – even when... Read more
Christians must be 'missionaries of hope,' Pope Francis says
True Christians are not sad or gloomy, but have the specific task of being bearers of hope, Pope Francis said... Read more
When tempted to give up hope, turn to Jesus, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged... Read more
A little bit of 'youthful euphoria' is healthy for Christian life, Pope says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis told pilgrims to ignore gloomy people that drag others down, and stressed the need to maintain... Read more
For Christians, life always has meaning – even when it's hard, Pope says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said going through life downcast as if it has no meaning is not the attitude of... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus went to the cross for sinners, not the perfect
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Church doesn't exist for people without faults, but for sinners in need of God's... Read more
To be a Christian means to have hope even in darkness, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that to be a Christian means to have hope in the light of Christ, which... Read more
Don’t think holiness is for you? The saints can help, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said the saints show us that despite what we might think, holiness is possible for everyone,... Read more
We don't earn God's love - it's freely given, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said that God’s love isn’t something we earn or deserve by our good works, but that... Read more
Pope: Don't be afraid to call on the Father – he won't abandon you
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith is that we have a... Read more
