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Pope Francis: Christian life 'is a battle against the spirit of evil'
Like Jesus was tempted by Satan in the desert, Christians must be prepared to battle evil, knowing that “with faith,... Read more
Pope Francis: Remember the closeness, compassion, and tenderness of God
Pope Francis on Sunday urged people to remember the closeness, compassion, and tenderness of God. Read more
Pope Francis’ Angelus address moves outdoors as coronavirus restrictions ease in Rome
Pope Francis will speak to a live audience once again as his weekly Angelus address moves back to St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope Francis prays for homeless man who died in freezing cold near St. Peter’s Square
Pope Francis prayed on Sunday for a homeless man who died near St. Peter’s Square amid freezing temperatures. Read more
Pope Francis calls for peace in Central African Republic after disputed election
Pope Francis called Wednesday for peace in the Central African Republic following a disputed election. Read more
Pope Francis urges all families to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for ‘sure inspiration’
Pope Francis urged families across the world Sunday to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for “sure inspiration.” Read more
Pope Francis to mark fifth anniversary of ‘Amoris laetitia’ with year dedicated to family
Pope Francis announced Sunday a special year dedicated to the family, marking the fifth anniversary of the publication of his... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Consumerism has stolen Christmas’
Pope Francis advised Catholics Sunday not to waste time complaining about coronavirus restrictions, but to focus instead on helping those... Read more
Pope Francis: the Immaculate Conception is ‘one of the wonders of the story of salvation’
The Immaculate Conception is “one of the wonders of the story of salvation,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask God for the gift of conversion in Advent
We should ask God for the gift of conversion this Advent, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis: Stretch out your hand to the poor
Jesus is telling us today to stretch out our hands to the poor, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address... Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace and justice in Nigeria
Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence in Nigeria after reciting the Angelus Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis to create 13 new cardinals, including Washington Archbishop Gregory
Pope Francis said Sunday that he will create 13 new cardinals, including Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory, at a consistory on... Read more
Pope Francis: God is supreme
Catholics, by virtue of their baptism, must affirm to the world God’s primacy in human life and in history, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis says Blessed Carlo Acutis is a model for young people to put God first
Pope Francis said Sunday that the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis provides a witness for young people that true happiness... Read more
‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis presents new encyclical in Angelus address
Pope Francis introduced his new encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” in his Angelus address Sunday, saying that “human fraternity and the care... Read more
Pope Francis: Put forgiveness and mercy at the heart of your life
We cannot demand God’s forgiveness for ourselves unless we are prepared to forgive our neighbors, Pope Francis said in his... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Christian charity is not simple philanthropy’
Christian charity is more than simple philanthropy, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholics to follow ‘God’s logic’
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to follow “God’s logic” by taking responsibility for the welfare of others. Read more
Pope Francis deplores firebomb attack on Catholic cathedral in Nicaragua
Pope Francis deplored a firebomb attack on a cathedral in Nicaragua Sunday. Read more
