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Pope Francis at the general audience March 14, 2018.

Pope: Love demands 'all possible assistance' be given to sick and dying

May 6, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

God’s love requires that we give our best to each and every one of our brothers and sisters, even those... Read more

Pope Francis before the image of Jesus of Divine Mercy April 8, 2018.

Pope: Relationship with Jesus is our own personal love story

Apr 8, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On the Second Sunday of Easter, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis said that our relationship with God... Read more

Pope Francis greets people with disabilities following the General Audience on Nov. 15, 2017.

Pope Francis: What matters in the end is how well we loved

Nov 26, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday Pope Francis said that when the Final Judgment comes, what will matter most is how much we loved... Read more

Pope Francis gives benediction on the Feast of Corpus Christi May 26, 2016.

Pope Francis: In the Eucharist we receive the grace to love

Oct 29, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’ command to love God above all things, and your neighbor as yourself, saying... Read more

Mass was held in St. Peter's Square for the canonization of 35 new saints Oct. 15, 2017.

Pope at canonization Mass: God never stops inviting us to the heavenly banquet

Oct 15, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday, Pope Francis canonized 35 new saints in the Catholic Church, saying that no matter how often we reject... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a little girl in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 11, 2017.

Pope Francis: You can’t spread God’s love from an armchair

Oct 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday Pope Francis said that to share God’s love with the world requires action and service – and that... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before his Wednesday general audience Dec. 2, 2015.

The 'novelty' of Christianity is love, not revenge, Pope Francis says

Oct 8, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis said the new and unique perspective offered by Christianity is an attitude of love, rather than... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 20, 2017.

Love of neighbor must begin with love of God, Pope Francis says

Sep 25, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Monday, Pope Francis spoke to benefactors of the Vatican Swiss Guard about love of neighbor, which he said must... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the cross on Good Friday, 2015.

Pope Francis: To follow Christ means also to accept the cross

Sep 3, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday Pope Francis spoke about the sacrifice of the cross, explaining how as followers of Christ we must embrace... Read more

Pope Francis smiles in St. Peter's Square June 14, 2017.

We don't earn God's love - it's freely given, Pope Francis says

Jun 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

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 Francis kisses a child in St. Peter's Square for the general audience, Dec. 9, 2015.

Love must be core of family life, Pope says ahead of World Meeting of Families

Mar 30, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis issued a message ahead of the 2018 World Meeting of Families (WMOF), saying couples and families should root... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his March 15, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

How to love well according to Pope Francis: it starts with God

Mar 15, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday Pope Francis warned against the hypocrisy that comes from believing that the ability to genuinely love others is... Read more

How the Church supports marriages – every step of the way

Feb 14, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

It’s Valentine’s Day, and in countries across the world, people are focused on love and marriage. But for the Catholic... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his April 27, 2016 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Knowledge is empty unless it leads to love, Pope Francis says

Apr 27, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis said that just because someone is an expert in God’s law and a strict adherent to... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his jubilee general audience March 12, 2016.

Love is the hidden service we do for others, Pope Francis says

Mar 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Saturday Pope Francis said that love is more than just saying nice words and doing things – it means... Read more

Pope Francis with a group of disabled children, led by Unitalsi Lazio in Santa Martha on May 29, 2015.

God's love is the 'beating heart' of the Church, Pope Francis says

Feb 26, 2016

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis marked the 10th anniversary of Benedict XVI’s encyclical “Deus Caritas Est” by telling participants in a conference commemorating... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience Jan. 13, 2016.

Make a daily commitment to spreading God’s mercy, Pope Francis says

Feb 20, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Saturday Pope Francis held his second Saturday general audience of the Jubilee, encouraging pilgrims to make a daily commitment... Read more

Dating has died at college - but this campaign hopes to revive it

Feb 11, 2016

By Hillary Mast

On a day marked by flowers, chocolate and romantic greeting cards, the Love and Fidelity Network is trying to bring... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the cross on Good Friday 2015.

Pope Francis: when you say 'love,' do you really know what it means?

Jan 8, 2016

By Elise Harris

Love was the center of Pope Francis’ second daily homily after taking a break for Christmas - he said the word... Read more

This 95-year-old Catholic couple died in each other's arms

Jul 3, 2015

Few love stories can say that they began at the age of eight. But for Jeanette and Alexander Toczko, they... Read more