The man who met the pope dressed as a superhero has a remarkable story of his own. Read more
The general audience marked the pope’s final catechesis on prayer. Read more
At his general audience, the pope recommended the prayer at the heart of Eastern Christianity’s mystical tradition. Read more
Michael Haddad was told he would never walk again after a jet ski accident. Read more
At his general audience, the pope said: “We must always keep this in mind: Jesus prays for me.” Read more
“To answer this question, we need to meditate calmly on the Gospels,” the pope said at his general audience. Read more
The pope suggested ways to overcome common obstacles to prayer. Read more
The pope expressed delight at holding his first general audience with members of the public for six months. Read more
For the past six months, the pope has held his Wednesday audiences in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Read more
The pope has encouraged Catholics to engage in “loving contemplation,” a practice that “does not need many words.” Read more
The pope reflected on what distinguishes Christian meditation from other practices popular in the Western world. Read more
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to read the 19th-century Russian spiritual classic “The Way of a... Read more
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis said that the communion of saints means that Christians are never alone in... Read more
At his general audience, Pope Francis said that Holy Week is a time to “remember the ‘sacrificed lambs,’ the innocent... Read more
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis said that Jesus entrusted the Virgin Mary to us as a Mother, “not... Read more
At today’s general audience, Pope Francis made an emotional appeal for an end to violence against protesters in Burma. Read more
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis urged Catholics worldwide to keep praying for “our sorely tried brothers and sisters”... Read more
Wednesday papal catecheses date back to before the Second World War Read more
Pope Francis appealed on Wednesday for an end to “bloody clashes” and the release of political leaders in Burma. Read more
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that prayer can fortify us as we face the challenges of daily life. Read more