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Pope Francis: After 2,000 years the persecution of Christians continues
During Tuesday’s Angelus on the occasion of the feast of St. Stephen, Pope Francis renewed his call for peace. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not confuse Christmas with consumerism
The pope asked people to think of which lonely or needy people could be comforted by their friendship during the... Read more
Pope Francis at Sunday Angelus: ‘Only in God do we find the light of life’
Pope Francis reflected on St. John the Baptist, who teaches us that “only in God do we find the light... Read more
Pope at Angelus: ‘Through silence and prayer, we make space for Jesus’
Pope Francis highlighted the importance of listening to God by embracing the example of John the Baptist. Read more
Pope Francis on first Sunday of Advent: ‘I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work’
Pope Francis, for the second consecutive Sunday, was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus, as he continues to... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Trust frees, fear paralyzes’
Pope Francis during his weekly Angelus highlighted the two different ways of approaching God, one based on fear and the... Read more
Pope Francis: Cultivate ‘the inner life’ rather than appearance and image
The pope also warned that today there are many obstacles to having a genuine moment of inward reflection. Read more
Pope Francis warns against ‘duplicity of heart’ at Sunday Angelus
During the Sunday Angelus on Nov. 5, Pope Francis warned against living a double life, highlighting the dangers it presents... Read more
On All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis says holiness is ‘a gift and a journey’
“Holiness is a gift of God, which we’ve received at baptism. And if we let it grow, it can completely... Read more
Here is what Pope Francis is doing for the week of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
At the Vatican, Pope Francis will mark this holy and significant season with prayer and two liturgies. Read more
Pope at Angelus: By loving others, ‘we reflect the Father’s love like mirrors’
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis expressed that the love of God and the love of neighbor are inextricably... Read more
Pope Francis at Sunday Angelus: ‘We must not be slaves to any earthly power’
During Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Francis spoke to the faithful on the importance of the correct relationship between the Church and... Read more
At Angelus, Pope Francis reminds the faithful: The Lord ‘does not impose’ and ‘does not give up’
God continuously “extends the invitation” until the faithful respond to it, the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not forget your life and faith are a gift from God
“Jesus reminds us what happens when a person deceives himself into thinking that he does things on his own, and... Read more
Pope Francis: It’s never ‘too late’ to receive God’s love
The pope spoke one day after he gave a strong condemnation of euthanasia on his return flight from Marseille, France. Read more
Pope Francis: Forgiveness is the cure that heals ‘the poisons of resentment’
In his Angelus, the pope said forgiving is “not a good deed that we can choose to do or not... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Look to Jesus always’
“We are not alone on the path of life, because Christ is with us and Christ helps us to walk,”... Read more
Pope Francis calls for a ‘spirit of service’ on feast of Mary’s assumption
In his Aug. 15 Angelus reflection, the pope pointed to the Blessed Mother as a “woman of service” to her... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus conquers ‘death, sin, the devil’
“The powers of evil that frighten us, that we cannot master, immediately take on smaller proportions with Jesus,” the pope... Read more
At Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis asks parents to sow faith in their children
The Holy Father explained that “if the word is the seed, we are the soil: We can receive it or... Read more
