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How to be Hopeful? Stay Close to the Lord, Pope Says on Candlemas
There are always things which seem hopeless if seen with the eyes of the world, which is why those in...
Pope Francis: Christians Can Unite in Welcoming Migrants, Each Other
Welcoming other Christians and showing hospitality to strangers, especially migrants, is an opportunity for unity and for sharing Christ’s love,...
Pope Francis Condemns Clerics Who Use Money to Advance their Careers
In a homily Tuesday, Pope Francis condemned priests and bishops who use money to advance their careers.
Put Good of Human Person at Center of Public Policy, Pope Francis Says
In a message to the global delegates of the 2020 World Economic Forum, Pope Francis stressed the duty of governments...
Pope Francis: To Know Christ Better, Contemplate His 'holy face'
Meditating on the Gospel and on Christ’s holy face is a good way to know Jesus better, especially as the...
Vatican: Pope Francis not in Favor of Optional Priestly Celibacy
A Vatican spokesman said Monday that Pope Francis’ position on priestly celibacy is “known,” quoting the pontiff’s remarks in a...
Pope Francis Prays for 176 Victims of Iran Plane Crash
Pope Francis has offered his prayers for the souls of the 176 passengers of a Ukrainian International Airlines flight, who...
Pope Francis: The Gospel is a Call to Holiness in Concrete Actions
The Gospel is more than a nice story – it is the concrete revelation of God’s plan for the world...
Solidarity, Subsidiarity Needed to Provide Medical Care to All, Pope Says
The principles of solidarity and subsidiarity should be used together to ensure everyone, including the person experiencing poverty, has access...
On New Year's Eve, Pope Francis Calls Listening An Act of Love
It is an act of love to spend time with others, to listen to them and their needs, and to...
Exorcist: Temptation – not possession – is the most significant demonic activity
Though dramatic representations of demonic possessions, as seen in Hollywood, can make them appear to be the primary method of...
Pope prays for Philippines, struck by deadly Christmas Day typhoon
Pope Francis Thursday prayed for the people of the Philippines, who were hit Christmas Day by a typhoon which has...
St. Stephen's martyrdom shows 'true meaning of Christmas,' Pope Francis says
The death of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, teaches Catholics to renew their commitment to charity and self-gift, part...
Children are 'innocence, promise, many good things,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Sunday attended a party with the children and families receiving treatment and help at the Vatican's 98-year-old free...
Sinner or Saint – God Loves you, Pope Francis Says on Christmas Eve
A person’s weakness and sin does not change Christ’s love for them, and Catholics should strive to treat others the...
Church Reform Takes Personal Conversion, Pope Francis Tells Roman Curia
To carry out the continuing reform of the Church requires a willingness to change and a commitment to personal conversion,...
Pope Francis: A baby's Smile is a Sign of God’s Love
The very first way the Child Jesus revealed the love and goodness of the Father was in smiling at his...
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Dean of Cardinals, Sets 5-Year Term Limit
Pope Francis Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Sodano as dean of the College of Cardinals and declared that...
Pope Francis: This Christmas, Imitate St. Joseph's Trust in God
In a difficult situation, St. Joseph put his whole trust in God and was obedient, an example for all Catholics...
Pope Francis: Nativity Scenes Show a 'domestic Gospel'
Pope Francis Wednesday called Christmas nativity scenes a “domestic Gospel,” which helps to make the Holy Family present in one’s...