Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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Pope Francis presides over Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on May 28, 2023.

On Pentecost, Pope Francis says Holy Spirit can bring harmony to ‘a polarized Church’

May 28, 2023

By Courtney Mares

“Let us put the Holy Spirit back at the center of the Church; otherwise, our hearts will not be consumed... Read more

Pope Francis on Pentecost June 9, 2019.

Pope Francis on Pentecost: 'Christian life unravels' without the Holy Spirit

Jun 9, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Without the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Christians lack that which animates them and gives them internal life and harmony,... Read more

Rose petals shower from the ceiling of the Pantheon, a Pentecost tradition in Rome symbolizing the descent of the Holy Spirit.

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are for everyone, Pope Francis says

Jun 4, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday, during a prayer vigil with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Pope Francis said that the grace of the Holy... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on June 4, 2014.

Put your gifts at the service of others, Pope Francis exhorts

Oct 1, 2014

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis dedicated his weekly general audience to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, saying that rather than making... Read more