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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
Love is the hidden service we do for others, Pope Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis said that love is more than just saying nice words and doing things – it means... Read more
Pope: wealth and power are good, but only when used to serve
On Wednesday Pope Francis cautioned that unless wealth and power are put at the service of society, especially the poor,... Read more
Make a daily commitment to spreading God’s mercy, Pope Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis held his second Saturday general audience of the Jubilee, encouraging pilgrims to make a daily commitment... Read more
Pope rallies Catholics to be 'mediators of mercy' during jubilee
On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal for faithful to put the works of mercy into practice during the jubilee,... Read more
Nothing can stop God's mercy – not even sin, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis launched a new series of catechesis on mercy for his general audiences, telling pilgrims that the... Read more
Eat with your family, not with your smartphone, Pope says
For Pope Francis the dinner table is a key place to strengthen family bonds and foster a sense of “togetherness,”... Read more
Pope Francis asks forgiveness for scandals in the Church
Pope Francis opened this Wednesday's general audience by apologizing for unspecified scandals that have recently arisen in the Vatican. Read more
Churches, families must be places of welcome, Pope says
Pope Francis Wednesday spoke of the bond which must exist between families and the Christian community, stressing that the Church,... Read more
