Jubilee Year of Mercy
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A message from Rome on the power of liturgical music
Liturgical music has the ability to communicate the love of God – and it's this message that gives it the... Read more
For Archbishop Gómez, mercy makes Christians credible
Christian mercy has the power to break down the barriers of a changing world where people have forgotten the presence... Read more
Pope: Authentic conversion only comes from Christ
Recognizing the needs of others is a sign of genuine conversion, which only happens when the heart is ready to... Read more
Pope: Disabled persons should be loved, not hidden from society
On Sunday, Pope Francis denounced the increasingly prevalent mentality which claims that sick and disabled persons cannot be happy, and... Read more
Pope Francis: You can't love your pet more than your neighbor
People in need deserve more love from us than the animals do, Pope Francis has said. Read more
A pilgrimage for the poor to close out the Year of Mercy with Pope Francis
Thousands of poor and excluded men and women from across Europe will be given a once in a lifetime opportunity... Read more
Pope to teens: There isn't a phone app for love and happiness
Freedom does not come from things we possess or from doing whatever we want, Pope Francis said Sunday in his... Read more
Pope hears confessions at Jubilee event for teens
Pope Francis on Saturday heard the confessions of young people in St. Peter's Square as part of this weekend's Jubilee... Read more
Pope: When giving to the poor, look them in the eyes
In Saturday's address for the monthly Jubilee of Mercy general audience, Pope Francis said almsgiving is not just about the... Read more
Pope Francis: It's never too late for conversion
God's patience towards sinners is without limit, yet the time for conversion is now, Pope Francis said during his Sunday... Read more
Pope appeals for 'martyred country' of Syria
The plight of Syrian civilians involved in the nation's ongoing conflict was at the heart of Pope Francis' appeal to... Read more
Mercy and mission go hand-in-hand, Pope says
Mercy and the Christian responsibility to be missionaries are closely connected, Pope Francis said Saturday, kicking off the first in... Read more
Mercy, not magic – Archdiocese of Bombay clarifies Holy Doors and the Jubilee
The Archdiocese of Bombay issued a clarification last week after WhatsApp users in Maharashtra were circulating a 'misleading' message which... Read more
Pope calls for concrete acts of mercy this Lent
In his 2016 Lenten message, Pope Francis called the faithful to place special emphasis on the spiritual and corporal works... Read more
Europe's 'new nationalism' is problematic, Austrian cardinal warns
The Archbishop of Vienna has warned that as Europe’s migrant crisis reaches a fever pitch, the continent risks falling into... Read more
Every migrant has a story and culture of value, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis offered special greetings to 6,000 migrants and refugees who were gathered in S. Peter’s Square, telling... Read more
Pope's message to youth: have courage to swim against the tide
Pope Francis has sent a special message to the youth who will participate in the Jubilee of Boys and Girls... Read more
Nothing can stop God's mercy – not even sin, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis launched a new series of catechesis on mercy for his general audiences, telling pilgrims that the... Read more
All the faithful can receive God's love in confession – Pope Francis
God's love is offered to everyone who goes to the sacrament of confession, Pope Francis said in his new book... Read more
We're wounded – that’s why we need mercy, Pope Francis says
In his new book on mercy Pope Francis offers extensive reflections on the topic that has shaped much of his... Read more
