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Cardinal Tagle: Evangelization isn't complicated, it's 'a conversation about Jesus'
Cardinal Tagle gave the closing remarks at a three-day Vatican conference on the theology of the priesthood. Read more
Pope Francis: To love like Christ means saying ‘no’ to love of money, vanity, power
"To love as Jesus means ... detaching ourselves from our own human certainties, from earthly comforts, in order to open... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian joy is not easy, but with Jesus it is possible
Arriving at Christian joy is no cakewalk, but if we put Jesus at the center of our lives, it is... Read more
Pope Francis: Art which transmits truth and beauty gives joy
When truth and beauty are transmitted in art, it fills the heart with joy and hope, Pope Francis told a... Read more
Joy is more than emotion, it is a gift of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis says
Joy is a grace and a gift of the Holy Spirit, not just positive emotions or feeling cheerful, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: 'The beatitudes always bring joy'
The beatitudes should be a defining feature of a Christian’s identity because they reveal the way that Jesus lived his... Read more
Pope Francis says First Communion Mass in Bulgaria
Pope Francis Monday gave First Communion to 245 boys and girls in Rakovski, Bulgaria, telling them the Lord wants them... Read more
Pope Francis urges Swiss Guard to witness to the joy of faith
Pope Francis encouraged the Swiss Guard Saturday to use their work, and the encounters they have in and around Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis: Rejoice! God hears your prayers
God’s loving care for his children – listening to their cares, answering their prayers and petitions – is a cause... Read more
Pope Francis: Advent is a time of joy-filled waiting
As the Advent season begins, it is a good time to reflect on the Christian call to joyful expectancy, finding... Read more
Pope urges Catholics to be moved by joy of the resurrection
On Sunday Pope Francis visited a Roman parish, telling Mass-goers to allow themselves to be moved by the immense joy... Read more
Pope Francis' three Christmas ingredients: joy, prayer, gratitude
With Christmas just eight days away, Pope Francis said three simple attitudes can help prepare us to welcome Jesus Christ. Read more
A little bit of 'youthful euphoria' is healthy for Christian life, Pope says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis told pilgrims to ignore gloomy people that drag others down, and stressed the need to maintain... Read more
An unprecedented Convocation of Catholic Leaders is happening this weekend
It’s been nearly four years since Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii gaudium, or “The Joy of the Gospel.”... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Joy is at the heart of evangelization
As the Church continues its mission of forming disciples in the 21st century, a key component must be a witness... Read more
Pope Francis: I am always joyful when I see young priests
On Thursday Pope Francis spoke with the Vatican department in charge of priests, saying he is always happy when he... Read more
Pope Francis to nuns: Your joy can change the world
Women who are consecrated to God live “the prophecy of joy,” and this authentic joy is their most credible witness,... Read more
US bishops: This Easter season, let yourself be filled with joy
Easter is a joyous reminder that Jesus’ Resurrection overcomes fear and doubt, the U.S. bishops said in their 2017 Easter... Read more
Christmas joy is the antidote to skepticism, Pope Francis says
The joy we receive from Christ’s birth has the power to counteract doubt and indifference, in a world that is... Read more
Jesus brings us the 'new wine' of joy, Pope Francis says
In his daily homily on Friday Pope Francis discussed how the Pharisees condemned Jesus' apostles for not fasting, saying that... Read more
