Angelus
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Upcoming day of reconciliation announced by Pope
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis announced that March 29-30 would be “24 hours for the Lord,” during which people... Read more
Thwart temptation with the word of God, Pope exhorts
In his Sunday Angelus message today, Pope Francis stressed the importance of resisting temptations by finding refuge in God’s word. Read more
Pope: Heart full of desire for possessions is 'empty of God'
Crowds filled a rainy St. Peter’s Square today to hear Pope Francis’ Angelus message, which focused on the importance of... Read more
Pope: Christmas reveals God's 'immense love'
Pope Francis delivered his Sunday Angelus greeting to a packed St. Peter’s Square today, emphasizing the greatness of divine love... Read more
Pope prays for upcoming Synod of Bishops
In his Angelus address given on the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis prayed especially for the approaching Synod... Read more
Church is a 'house of joy,' Pope stresses on Gaudete Sunday
In his Angelus address on the third Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis emphasized the joy of the Christian message and... Read more
Pope praises 'ridiculous' tax collector who sought Jesus
In his Angelus message to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis praised the ‘ridiculous’ actions of Zaccheus, the... Read more
Pope: Prayer helps 'overcome evil with good'
Pope Francis in his Sunday Angelus greeting taught that prayer is a ‘weapon’ in the struggle against evil. Read more
Pope Francis: follow Jesus' Way of the Cross
Pope Francis spoke to crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Sunday’s Angelus, encouraging them to follow Christ on the... Read more
Pope Francis: Christianity is a way of life, not a label
In his Sunday Angelus audience, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of truly living a Christian life rather than letting it... Read more
Pope Francis criticizes 'ornamental' faith
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of a deep faith that is fixed on Jesus, warning... Read more
Pope Francis: What attracts our hearts 'like a magnet?'
During his Sunday Angelus address from Rome, Pope Francis encouraged listeners to reflect upon the day's Gospel in which Jesus... Read more
Respond to the Lord's call, encourages Pope Francis
During his Angelus address today, Pope Francis asked the crowds to pray with him that the World Youth Day pilgrims... Read more
Always unite prayer and action, Pope Francis says
In his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis told crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square to unite prayer and action in... Read more
Pope: God always desires hearts of mercy
In his first Angelus message from Castel Gandolfo, Pope Francis said God desires “good and generous” hearts full of mercy... Read more
Jesus does not want 'remote-controlled' Christians, Pope says
During his Sunday Angelus address to thousands of pilgrims, Pope Francis said that Jesus does not want Christians to succumb... Read more
Church praying for new archbishops, Pope affirms
Pope Francis said the Church is praying for the dozens of new archbishops whom he greeted and gave wool vestments... Read more
Catholics are called to 'daily martyrdom,' says Pope
During his June 23 Angelus reflection, Pope Francis said the faithful are called to follow the example of the martyrs... Read more
Pope's friendliness impresses Harley-Davidson crowd
Harley-Davidson owners flocked to St. Peter’s Square today for a chance to greet Pope Francis, and they came away struck... Read more
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts roll into Rome
The low rumbling of hundreds of Harleys is overtaking the buzz of scooters and cars in the streets surrounding the... Read more
