Joy of the Gospel

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 15, 2023. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: The Gospel is Universal

Nov 22, 2023

During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, Pope Francis highlighted the universal nature of the Church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the World Day of the Poor 13 November 2022. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: "Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness"

Nov 13, 2022

On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to not be brought down by the “doom and gloom” of the world, but to witness to the joy of the Gospel through service to those in need.

Pope Francis at the end of the Angelus address Jan. 26, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: 'The beatitudes always bring joy'

Jan 29, 2020

The beatitudes should be a defining feature of a Christian’s identity because they reveal the way that Jesus lived his life, Pope Francis said Wednesday.

Pope Francis: The Gospel is Universal

Pope Francis: "Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness"

Pope Francis: 'The beatitudes always bring joy'

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