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Pope Francis: At Mass we participate in Calvary
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that when we attend Mass, it is as if we are approaching Jesus on the... Read more
Pope Francis: the poor are our 'passport to paradise'
On the first World Day for the Poor, Pope Francis said caring for the needy has a saving power, because... Read more
Pope Francis: The Mass needs silence, not 'chit-chat'
On Wednesday, Pope Francis called out the common habit of chatting with people around you before Mass, stressing that this... Read more
If you're tempted to gossip, 'bite your tongue,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Sunday traveled to a parish on the outskirts of Rome where he visited a priest suffering from a... Read more
Pope marks 80th birthday with charitable giving to Rome's poor
Pope Francis kicked off his 80th birthday by having breakfast with a group of homeless from around St. Peter’s and... Read more
Detroit Mass highlights need to recognize sin in order to enjoy mercy
Seeking God’s forgiveness for generations of failures in the Church, the Archdiocese of Detroit held a Mass of Pardon asking... Read more
Mass in sign language? Over 20 Spanish priests celebrate it every week
In the Catholic Church, the spoken language is central to the liturgy: we recite the Nicene Creed as one, we... Read more
What does an 'Ice Mass' look like?
When snow falls on the campus of Michigan Tech University, Catholic students don't stay boarded up in their dorm rooms... Read more
Pope Francis: when you say 'love,' do you really know what it means?
Love was the center of Pope Francis’ second daily homily after taking a break for Christmas - he said the word... Read more
Pope: Humanity seeks God, and the Magi show us where to find him
In a restless age when humanity fails to find the answer to their continuous searching, the Magi who go out... Read more
Preschooler whose 'celebration of Mass' went viral dies of cancer
A young Brazilian boy whose solemn reenactment of the Mass drew hordes of online traffic has passed away after nearly... Read more
Pope Francis: let yourself be transformed by the Eucharist
On Sunday Pope Francis said that the Eucharist is no mere symbol, but is in fact the true body and... Read more
Pope Francis: Sundays are a gift from God – don't ruin it
Moments of rest and celebration were the focal point of Francis’ Wednesday general audience, during which he spoke out against... Read more
Stop chatting during the Sign of Peace, says Brazilian bishop
The sign of peace during Mass is not a time for congratulations or small talk, but a prayerful time to... Read more
Oscar-winning composer pens Mass for the Pope
The musical settings of Ennio Morricone are more likely to be heard at a movie theater than a church, but... Read more
Pope Francis' daily challenge: Who will you follow – God or the world?
In his homily Thursday Pope Francis said that every day we are faced with choices between good and evil, and... Read more
Pope: Spend a lot of time looking in the mirror? You might be a narcissist
In his homily Friday Pope Francis cautioned against the narcissism of those who close their hearts out of fear, insecurity... Read more
Pope Francis: Christ's birth more powerful than history of sin
The birth of Jesus – a light that shattered the world's darkness on Christmas night – witnesses to God's love... Read more
Pope: Jesus weeps for those who prefer comfort over conversion
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis said that the Gospel scene in which Jesus wept for Jerusalem’s closed heart... Read more
Pope Francis – Do you have what it takes to be a good priest?
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on the qualities needed to be a true minister of God, saying... Read more
