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On Pentecost, Pope Francis Says Holy Spirit Can Bring Harmony to "a polarized Church"
The solemnity of Pentecost, which is celebrated 50 days after Easter, marks the descent of the Holy Spirit. Thousands were gathered inside St. Peter’s Basilica for the Mass.
Pope Francis Encourages Marian Shrines Around the World to Pray for Synod on Synodality
From the Philippines to Portugal, Marian shrines around the world will participate in a special day of prayer this Wednesday for the work of the Synod on Synodality.
Pentecost Novena: Here's How to Pray the First Novena
The first novena ever prayed is the Pentecost Novena, or the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19, and concludes on Saturday, May 27.
Pope Francis Entrusts All Mothers to Blessed Virgin Mary on Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis entrusted all mothers, including those in heaven, to the Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
On Pentecost, Pope Francis Explains How to Recognize the Voice of the Holy Spirit
The pope delivered his homily from a wheelchair in front of the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Ask the Lord for the Gift of Peace: Pope Francis
An estimated 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome on Sunday to hear Pope Francis' Regina Caeli reflections on Jesus' words, “My peace I give to you” (Jn 14:27).
The Holy Spirit Fosters Unity among Church Leaders, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Says
The sense of communion among Church leaders is “a fruit of the Holy Spirit” in their respective lives, a Catholic Bishop in South Africa has said.
This is the Prayer to the Holy Spirit Pope Francis Wants Every Catholic to Know
The pope urged Catholics to keep a copy of the prayer with them.
Pope Francis’ recommendations for Reigniting Spiritual Life after Falling Out of Practice
Pope Francis gave Catholics some recommendations for how to restart their spiritual life after falling out of practice.
“If your heart has a festering wound … open your heart to the Holy Spirit”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Sunday urged those who feel trapped by loneliness, despair, and pain to open themselves to the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis Asks Catholics To See Church With 'eyes of the Spirit'
Pope Francis urged Catholics to view the Church “with the eyes of the Spirit” as he celebrated Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Full text: Pope Francis’ Homily On Pentecost Sunday
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Pentecost Sunday homily, delivered May 31 at the Basilica of St. Peter, and checked against delivery.
Pope Francis calls for “a more just, equitable and Christian society” after coronavirus crisis
Our suffering during the coronavirus crisis will have been in vain if we fail to build “a more just, more equitable, more Christian society,” Pope Francis said May 30.
St. John Paul II is Remembered With 'affection and gratitude': Pope Francis
Pope Francis Sunday recalled the 100th anniversary of the birth of St. Pope John Paul II, saying his predecessor is remembered “with much affection and gratitude.”
Holy Spirit is 'main actor' of Amazon synod, pope says in opening remarks
In his opening remarks for the Amazon synod Monday, Pope Francis said the assembly’s working document is meant to be “destroyed” as the starting point of the work of the Holy Spirit, who he prays will guide the synodal process.
Through sin and scandal, God's Church remains, Pope Francis says
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: The Holy Spirit Unites the Church, Despite Sin and Scandal
Dedicating his Wednesday catechesis to the Acts of the Apostles’ account of the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Pope Francis reflected on how the Holy Spirit transformed and strengthened St. Peter.
