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Pope John XXIII a testimony to 'the strength of goodness'
The life of Pope John XXIII shows the saint's deep spiritual nature, as well as his great kindness towards others,... Read more
Pope to maintenance staff: We are all sinners, but Jesus heals us
On Friday Pope Francis said that just like the biblical tax collectors, despite our sinfulness, Jesus seeks us out to... Read more
Calabrian police take stand against mafia following Pope's visit
Two weeks after Pope Francis’ harsh condemnation of mafia corruption in the Italian region of Calabria, police abandoned a Marian... Read more
Peace in Middle East can flourish again, Pope assures
In an audience with aid organizations assisting Oriental churches, Pope Francis explained that peace is a gift from God, which... Read more
Peace in Middle East can flourish again, Pope assures
In an audience with aid organizations assisting Oriental churches, Pope Francis explained that peace is a gift from God, which... Read more
Even an insult is killing your brother, Pope Francis says
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on true brotherly love, explaining that if we really want to love one... Read more
Pope: Fear of the Lord an alarm reminding us of what's right
During his general audience Pope Francis spoke on the Holy Spirit’s gift of Fear of the Lord, saying it does... Read more
Christianity meant to be practiced not imagined, says Pope
Pope Francis centered his daily homily on the Beatitudes, stating that they are Jesus’ practical guide on how to live... Read more
Pope Francis postpones meetings due to tiredness
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi S.J. has announced that Pope Francis canceled his meetings today in order to rest following... Read more
Never forget your first love, Pope encourages priests
Pope Francis directed his daily homily today to his brother bishops and priests, telling them to always put love of... Read more
Pope: the Church is not a rental house, but a home
Pope Francis focused his daily homily on Jesus’ prayer for the unity of his disciples, cautioning that there are many... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus intercedes for us with his wounds
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on how Jesus advocates for us in heaven, emphasizing that he does this... Read more
Pope warns against closed-mindedness of 'intellectual aristocracy'
In his daily Mass Pope Francis cautioned against those who seek to understand the faith only with the intellect, explaining... Read more
Pope's trip to Holy Land a historic milestone, ambassador says
During a press briefing on Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to the Holy Land, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See... Read more
Pope Francis: grace is more important than bureaucracy
In his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on attitudes necessary to evangelize, emphasizing the need to leave room for the... Read more
Pope Francis: gift of counsel illuminates the will of God
During his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the Holy Spirit’s gift of counsel, explaining that through it... Read more
Pope Francis will give Gospels to the imprisoned for Holy Week
The Holy See announced earlier today that those incarcerated at the Roman prison “Regina Coeli” will receive a pocket-sized copy... Read more
The Christian life is a constant battle against evil, Pope reflects
Pope Francis centered his daily homily on the topic of temptation, observing that it has a specific structure, and encouraging... Read more
Pope responds to Venezuelan peace talks invitation
Responding to an invitation from Venezuela's foreign affairs minister to participate in the country’s peace talks, Pope Francis sent a... Read more
Christianity is more than a survival guide, Pope insists
In his daily homily Pope Francis focused on how Jesus heals our sin with the Cross, and emphasizing that Christianity... Read more
