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Advent advice from Pope Francis: Choose prayer and charity over consumerism

Dec 1, 2019

This Advent, choose prayer and charity over consumerism, Pope Francis said Sunday in his first Mass of the liturgical year.

Pope Francis at the Caritas Citadel of Charity in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Visits a Local Charity in Rome with a Message of Solidarity

Nov 30, 2019

In a visit to Rome’s Caritas center Friday, Pope Francis emphasized the shared experience of vulnerability among Christ and the poor.

Pope Francis prays Terce with contemplative nuns in Madagascar Sept. 7, 2019. Credit: Vatican press pool.

Perfection is Found in Small Acts of Charity, Pope Francis tells Contemplative Nuns

Sep 7, 2019

The path to holiness is made up of small, daily acts of obedience and love, Pope Francis told the contemplative nuns of Madagascar in impromptu remarks Saturday.

Advent advice from Pope Francis: Choose prayer and charity over consumerism

Pope Francis Visits a Local Charity in Rome with a Message of Solidarity

Perfection is Found in Small Acts of Charity, Pope Francis tells Contemplative Nuns

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