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Mary is a perfect example of how to respond to God's plan, Pope says
With Christmas just a day away, Pope Francis said Mary's humble and modest response at the announcement of Jesus' birth... Read more
Pope Francis' three Christmas ingredients: joy, prayer, gratitude
With Christmas just eight days away, Pope Francis said three simple attitudes can help prepare us to welcome Jesus Christ. Read more
Pope: Are you afraid of God? If so, you don't really know who he is
Pope Francis on Sunday cautioned against having a “mistaken” idea of God as harsh and punishing, saying this fear will... Read more
Pope: the saints weren't perfect, but they allowed God to touch their lives
Pope Francis marked All Saints' Day Wednesday saying the saints are honored not because they were perfect or did everything... Read more
Pope Francis: In the Eucharist we receive the grace to love
On Sunday Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’ command to love God above all things, and your neighbor as yourself, saying... Read more
The 'novelty' of Christianity is love, not revenge, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis said the new and unique perspective offered by Christianity is an attitude of love, rather than... Read more
Pope Francis: God is calling you to work in his kingdom
No one is “unemployed” when it comes to spreading the message of the Gospel, Pope Francis has said, because each... Read more
Pope Francis: summer is an ideal time to re-focus our life on God
On Sunday Pope Francis said the Feast of the Transfiguration is an invitation to put God and others first, adding... Read more
When we seek Christ, we gain much more than we lose, Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that when we seek out Christ, sacrificing everything in the process, in the end we... Read more
Pope: the choice between good, evil is one we all have to make
On Sunday Pope Francis said good and evil are often entwined, and that as sinners, we can't label any one... Read more
Jesus not only sows the seed, he’ll pull the thorns, Pope Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that in the parable of the seed and the sower Jesus invites us to reclaim... Read more
No matter who you are, make Christ your number one, Pope Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that everyone – lay or religious – must put their relationship with Jesus above all... Read more
Christ doesn’t promise freedom from difficulties, Pope says
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that following Christ does not mean our lives will... Read more
Pope asks for moment of silence for victims of Portugal forest fires
Sunday, following the Angelus, Pope Francis asked pilgrims in St. Peter's Square to pause for a silent moment of prayer... Read more
Let go of 'false lights' that lead down the wrong path, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a key time to open ourselves to the light of Christ and let... Read more
Pope Francis: This Lent, seek the only ‘well’ that satisfies – Christ
On Sunday Pope Francis said that Lent is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the life-giving water we received... Read more
Do you read the Bible as often as you check your phone? Francis asks
On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis said if we want to fight against the temptation of sin, we... Read more
Pope prays for victims of terrorist attacks in Iraq and Pakistan
After leading the Angelus Sunday, Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by violence and war around the world, particularly... Read more
Pope Francis: each life is sacred. Abandon no one.
On Sunday Pope Francis stressed the sanctity of life and encouraged Christians to fulfill Jesus Christ’s command to be salt... Read more
Pope leads 'Hail Mary' for those affected by latest disasters in Italy
After his Angelus address Sunday Pope Francis prayed for those who have lost family and friends after the latest set... Read more
