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Pope Francis at the general audience in Paul VI Hall Jan. 22, 2020.

Pope Francis: The meek are not pushovers

Feb 19, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Wednesday that a meek Christian is not weak, but defends his faith and controls his temper.  Read more

Pope Francis at the end of the Angelus address Jan. 26, 2020.

Pope Francis: 'The beatitudes always bring joy'

Jan 29, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The beatitudes should be a defining feature of a Christian’s identity because they reveal the way that Jesus lived his... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during the general audience Jan. 10, 2018.

Pope Francis: Prayer is about God's love, not wordiness

Jan 2, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

When praying, remember the words of Jesus when he taught the ‘Our Father,’ Pope Francis said Wednesday, meeting God as... Read more

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