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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
Pope Francis: Even in the darkest moments, Jesus walks with us
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that no matter what trials we might face, we have hope because Jesus is always... Read more
Pope points to Mary Magdalene as an apostle of hope
By calling Mary Magdalene by name after his resurrection, Jesus shows us just how personal his relationship with mankind is,... Read more
Pope: Mary's 'yes' echoes the joy, suffering of every mother
Days before his trip to Fatima, Pope Francis said Mary’s ‘yes’ at the Annunciation was more than a yes to... Read more
