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Pope prays for Mafia's conversion
Sicily celebrated the beatification of Father Giuseppe Puglisi yesterday, and Pope Francis used it as an occasion to pray for... Read more
God is love but not in 'emotional' sense, Pope says
As he celebrated the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, Pope Francis spoke about how God is love, but not... Read more
Pope Francis cracks two jokes in first Angelus, winning more hearts
The new Pope's spontaneity was revealed again today after he cracked two jokes during his very first Angelus prayer in... Read more
Pope Benedict says he is not 'abandoning the Church'
Around 120,000 pilgrims heard Pope Benedict XVI deliver his last Angelus address, in which he said that “the Lord called... Read more
Pope says Lent is spiritual battle
Pope Benedict XVI used his second to last Angelus to tell thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square that... Read more
Trust in God's strength when you answer his call, Pope counsels
Pope Benedict XVI spoke about how Jesus calls his followers to believe in his power to overcome their sins so... Read more
Pope: Proclaim God's love with boldness
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday asked Christians to proclaim God’s love with “boldness, humility and coherence” like Jesus. Read more
Liturgy teaches us to hear God's voice, Pope reflects
Pope Benedict XVI told thousands gathered in St. Peter's square Jan. 27 that marking Sunday as a day of rest... Read more
Christmas is more than a party, Pope explains
The Pope asked Catholics to prepare for Christmas amid a consumerist society by listening to the voice of John the... Read more
Church responsible for spreading Christ's kingdom, Pope recalls
After he celebrated Mass with six new cardinals for the feast of Christ the King, Pope Benedict spoke about God's... Read more
Jesus Christ is constant in transient world, Pope says
During his Sunday Angelus remarks at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI said that the Sunday gospel reading about the passing... Read more
Pope Benedict highlights faith, charity bond
In his Nov. 11 Angelus address, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on Sunday’s Mass readings featuring two poor widows who provide... Read more
Pope reflects on the power of love
Pope Benedict XVI’s Nov. 4 Angelus address reflected on the Sunday Mass reading from St. Mark’s Gospel about the “greatest... Read more
Pope: saints connect us with eternity, fullness of life
Pope Benedict said that the solemnity of All Saints should help people reflect on the link between the Church on... Read more
Missionaries under the care of Mary, Pope says
Marking the celebration of Missions Sunday, Pope Benedict encouraged the faithful to entrust all missionaries to the guidance of Mary,... Read more
God's love stronger than the attraction of wealth, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI said that although riches should pose no barrier to serving the Kingdom of God, Christ's love fulfills... Read more
Pope: Rejoice when non-Catholics do good
Pope Benedict XVI says that Catholics should be delighted whenever non-Catholics do what is good or embrace what is true. Read more
'Be opened' sums up Christ's mission, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI says that the public ministry of Jesus Christ is encapsulated in one “small but very important” Aramaic... Read more
Living God's law with integrity brings liberation, says Pope
Pope Benedict XVI says that God’s law brings personal liberation to each person who embraces it and lives it with... Read more
Pope says Christ's life was one of sacrifice, not popularity
Pope Benedict XVI said that Jesus did not seek recognition during his public ministry but chose instead to preach the... Read more
