New Year's Eve
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Pope Francis on New Year’s Eve: Jesus Christ gives meaning to our lives in joy and sorrow
Pope Francis said to trust in Jesus Christ who "brings time to its fullness." Read more
Pope Francis: At the end of a year of pandemic, 'we praise you, God'
Pope Francis explained Thursday why the Catholic Church gives thanks to God at the close of a calendar year, even... Read more
'Painful sciatica' prevents Pope Francis from attending Vatican's New Year's liturgies
Because of sciatic pain, Pope Francis will not preside at the Vatican's liturgies on New Year's Eve and New Year's... Read more
Pope Francis apologizes for losing patience with woman who grabbed him
Pope Francis apologized Wednesday for losing his patience with a woman who grabbed his arm in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more
On New Year's Eve, Pope Francis calls listening an act of love
It is an act of love to spend time with others, to listen to them and their needs, and to... Read more
Pope: Remember the poor and homeless this New Year's
As the year ends, remember the many men and women who are living in inhumane conditions or who are suffering... Read more
At close of 2016, Pope says selfishness should be a thing of the past
During a prayer service for the close of 2016, Pope Francis said the arrival of a new year should serve... Read more
Look for the presence of God in your life, Pope says on New Year's
As this year comes to an end, Pope Francis has encouraged faithful to look back at the events of 2015,... Read more
Pope: This New Year's, embrace gratitude, reject slavery of sin
At the year's end, Pope Francis reflected on Christ’s saving presence within time, cautioning against nostalgia for the slavery of... Read more
Pope: 'Quality of life in Rome depends on all of us'
In his homily during evening prayer on New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis focused on the theme of time well spent,... Read more
