Pope Francis in South America
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Happiness and pleasure are not synonyms, Pope Francis reminds Paraguay's youth
Meeting Saturday afternoon with representatives of Paraguayan society, Pope Francis addressed young people in particular, telling them they must realize... Read more
Pope visits foundation for AIDS victims verbally attacked by gay rights activist
Pope Francis modified his schedule on Saturday, July 11, deciding to include this afternoon a visit to the Saint Rafael... Read more
Pope calls on Paraguay’s women to build the future
Saying Mass at the Marian shrine of Caacupé on Saturday, Pope Francis reflected that it is the task of the... Read more
Pope Francis tells sick children of Paraguay they are close to Jesus
There is one way to annoy Jesus, Pope Francis said on Saturday: Keep the children from coming to him. Read more
From one sinner to another, Pope asks for prayers during prison visit
Pope Francis on Friday told Bolivian inmates that he too is a sinner who has experienced the merciful love of... Read more
Let us be grateful witnesses of God's mercy, Pope says
Christ gave sight to a blind beggar whom others ignored. For Pope Francis, this bears an important lesson for Christians... Read more
Pope Francis apparently not amused by 'communist crucifix' (Updated)
When leftist Bolivian president Evo Morales on Thursday presented Pope Francis with a “communist crucifix” – a carving of Christ... Read more
No one should be discarded – In Bolivia, Pope Francis advocates for the poor
Giving into despair when confronted with life’s difficulties only leads to an individualistic attitude that discards others, Pope Francis said... Read more
Don't forget how Christianity shaped you, Pope tells Bolivia
In a meeting at the Cathedral of La Paz in Bolivia, Pope Francis urged civil authorities to respect religious freedom... Read more
'Jallalla Bolivia' – Pope Francis arrives speaking Quechua
Arriving in Bolivia on Wednesday afternoon, Pope Francis greeted those waiting for him with the greeting “jallalla,” significant because it... Read more
Papal crowds in Ecuador topped one million on Francis' first day
On the first full day of his apostolic journey to South America Pope Francis had already drawn more than 1... Read more
Pope: Evangelizing isn't about big talk – it's about joy
In his second homily while visiting Ecuador, Pope Francis spoke on Tuesday of the importance of fostering unity through evangelization,... Read more
Pray that the family synod will deepen the Church's spiritual discernment, Pope asks
During a Mass said on Monday, the first full day of his visit to Ecuador, Pope Francis called for prayers... Read more
Pope Francis' visit will stir up people's faith, Bolivian priest at Vatican expects
On Wednesday Pope Francis will set foot on Bolivian soil, beginning a three-day visit to the country which one of... Read more
What did he just say? Pope Francis off-the-cuff in Latin America
The world is about to see a new side to Pope Francis and, interestingly, it could be the most intimate... Read more
Pope lands in Ecuador, calls nation to continue in Catholic identity
Landing in Ecuador on Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis began his tri-nation visit to Latin America by stressing the Gospel’s role... Read more
These nuns are making the Pope's vestments for Ecuador
Within the walls of the convent in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador, the Carmelite nuns are busy making liturgical... Read more
Pope's first South America stop: Ecuador's sanctuary of Divine Mercy
After arriving to Ecuador for his 10 day trip to South America, Pope Francis' first stop will be Guayaquil's Sanctuary... Read more
