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Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Aug. 3, 2021. Vatican Media.

"With the truth of the Gospel, one cannot negotiate": Pope Francis

Aug 4, 2021

It was the pope’s first general audience since he underwent colon surgery.

Pope Francis smiles during the general audience in the Vatican's San Damaso Courtyard on June 30, 2021./ Credit: Pablo Esparza/CNA.

God “weaves our history”, Has a Plan for Our Lives: Pope Francis at General Audience

Jun 30, 2021

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the dramatic conversion of St. Paul should remind us that God has a plan for our lives.

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Pope Francis Warns Against Preachers Who Sow Division Online

Jun 23, 2021

At his general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against preachers who sow division and mistrust online.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, June 16, 2021./ Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: On the Cross, Jesus Prayed for You

Jun 16, 2021

Catholics should take courage in the fact that even as Jesus was dying on the cross, his most agonizing moment on earth, he was praying for them, Pope Francis said Wednesday.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, June 2, 2021./ Vatican Media.

Never Forget that Jesus is Praying for you before Father: Pope Francis at General Audience

Jun 2, 2021

Pope Francis said Wednesday that just as Jesus prayed for his friends while on earth, he also prays for each person eternally before the Father in heaven.

Pope Francis blesses Auschwitz survivor Lidia Maksymowicz in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, May 26, 2021./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis Offers Advice for When Prayers Seem to go Unanswered

May 26, 2021

Pope Francis confronted the “scandal” of prayers that seem to go unanswered during his Wednesday general audience by pointing to the hope found in the Resurrection, “when all human longings … will be fulfilled.”

Pope Francis’ general audience in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, May 19, 2021./ Vatican Media.

"Praying is not easy": Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience

May 19, 2021

Pope Francis acknowledged Wednesday that praying is hard, but suggested ways to overcome common obstacles.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, May 12, 2021./ Daniel Ibañez/CNA.

Persistent Prayer Can Lead to Miracles: Pope Francis at General Audience

May 12, 2021

Pope Francis said Wednesday that persistent prayer can lead to miracles “because prayer goes directly to the heart of the tenderness of God.”

Pope Francis at his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace May 5, 2021./ Vatican Media.

Contemplative Dimension of Being Human Gives Life Flavor: Pope Francis at General Audience

May 5, 2021

Pope Francis on Wednesday encouraged people to embrace the contemplative dimension of being human both in prayer and their daily lives.

Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace April 28, 2021./ Vatican Media.

Pope Francis at General Audience: Christian meditation “not a withdrawal into ourselves”

Apr 28, 2021

Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christian meditation is a way of encountering Jesus and not “a withdrawal into ourselves.”

Pope Francis speaks from the Apostolic Palace during his general audience livestream April 14, 2021./ Vatican Media/CNA

"The Church is a great school of prayer": Pope Francis at General Audience

Apr 14, 2021

Pope Francis said Wednesday that an essential task of the Church today is to teach people how to pray.

Pope Francis at his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace April 7, 2021. / Vatican Media.

Pope Francis at the general audience: ‘There is no grief in the Church that is borne in so

Apr 7, 2021

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the communion of saints means that Christians are never alone in the darkest moments of their lives.

Pope Francis at his general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace March 31, 2021. / Vatican Media.

In Christ’s Passion, We Remember Victims of Wars, Daily Violence, Abortions: Pope Francis

Mar 31, 2021

At his general audience, Pope Francis said that Holy Week is a time to “remember the ‘sacrificed lambs,’ the innocent victims of wars, dictatorships, everyday violence, abortions.”

Pope Francis gives a general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace Feb. 3, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media.

Without Liturgy, Christianity is Without the Whole of Christ: Pope Francis

Feb 3, 2021

Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is essential for Christians to participate in the liturgy and the sacraments to encounter the Real Presence of Jesus.

Pope Francis gives a general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Praise God in Happy “but above all in difficult moments”

Jan 13, 2021

Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to praise God not only in happy times, “but above all in difficult moments.”

Pope Francis speaks during a general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Credit: Vatican Media.

"Bearers of gratitude" Make the World a Better Place: Pope Francis at General Audience

Dec 30, 2020

Catholics can change the world by being “bearers of gratitude,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.

Pope Francis speaks during a general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Credit: Vatican Media.

"Even death trembles when a Christian prays": Pope Francis

Dec 9, 2020

Prayer is so powerful that “even death trembles when a Christian prays,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.

Pope Francis speaks at a general audience in the apostolic library. Credit: Vatican Media

"A sinner can remain in error for long time, God is patient till the end": Pope Francis

Dec 2, 2020

Pope Francis said Wednesday that God does not wait for us to stop sinning to start loving us, but always holds out hope for the conversion of even the most hardened sinner.

Pope Francis speaks during a general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Credit: Vatican Media.

"The Church is the work of the Holy Spirit": Pope Francis

Nov 25, 2020

Catholics risk going astray if they neglect the four essential characteristics of Church life, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at his general audience at the Paul VI Audience Hall Oct. 28. 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis’ General Audience Again Moves Behind Closed Doors

Oct 29, 2020

After nine weeks of public general audiences, Pope Francis’ weekly gathering will again take place behind closed doors, the Vatican said Thursday.