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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 blesses a woman at a general audience in Paul VI Hall Dec. 5, 2018. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: God Acts in the Midst of Our Trials and Failures

Jan 8, 2020

Love for God is always fruitful, Pope Francis said Wednesday, stressing that Christ can bring good out of any circumstance -- even an apparent failure.

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Dec. 4, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pray that Bishops, Priests will Manifest Christ's love, Pope Francis Urges

Dec 4, 2019

Bishops and priests have a duty to guard and protect the Catholics entrusted to their care; and they need the faithful’s prayers for this task, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Nov. 13, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Denounces Rise in Anti-Semitism 

Nov 13, 2019

Pope Francis denounced rising anti-Semitism Wednesday as an attitude that is inhumane and unchristian.

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square March 14, 2018. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Prays for Stability in Iraq amid Deadly Protests

Oct 30, 2019

Pope Francis prayed Wednesday for Iraq, where 18 more people were killed and hundreds wounded Oct. 29 during political protests in Karbala.

Pope Francis speaks at the general audience Sept. 25, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis says slander is a 'diabolical cancer'

Sep 25, 2019

Pope Francis said Wednesday that slander is a 'diabolical cancer' that seriously damages the Church.

Pope Francis speaks at the general audience Sept. 18, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Through sin and scandal, God's Church remains, Pope Francis says

Sep 18, 2019

Because of sinfulness, human projects will always fail, but the Church remains steadfast, even in times of scandal, because she is sustained by the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said Wednesday.

Pope Francis in the Paul VI hall Dec. 13, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

True wealth is found in Jesus Christ, not money, Pope Francis says

Aug 17, 2019

Pope Francis Wednesday criticized those who give more consideration to money than the sacraments or helping others find true wealth – a relationship with Jesus Christ.