Sunday Angelus
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Exiled priest explains why pope did not use strong words about persecution in Nicaragua
A Nicaraguan priest living in the United States said that if Pope Francis in his Aug. 21 Sunday Angelus had... Read more
Coveting wealth and possessions blind us to the ‘true goods of life,’ Pope Francis says
Covetousness is the “unbridled greed for possessions, always desiring to be rich,” the pope explained. Read more
Pope Francis: Evangelization is not ‘personal activism’ but a witness of love
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to... Read more
Pope Francis: Resisting anger takes 'tremendous interior strength,' so ask God for help
Pope Francis addressed pilgrims gathered for the 10th World Meeting of Families at his weekly Angelus address. Read more
Let Jesus Christ feed the hungers of your life, Pope Francis says on Corpus Christi
The pope also prayed for the upcoming World Meeting of Families, and for peace in Myanmar and Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis laments ‘sacrilegious war’ in Ukraine as he prays Angelus in Malta
‘May we be tireless in praying and in offering assistance to those who suffer,’ the pope said. Read more
‘Enough!’ End war before it ends us, Pope Francis says as Ukraine invasion continues
"Before the danger of self-destruction, may humanity understand that the moment has come to abolish war, to erase it from... Read more
Let’s learn to rejoice like the father of the Prodigal Son, Pope Francis says
"God is a Father who not only welcomes us back, but rejoices and throws a feast for his son who... Read more
Don’t blame misfortunes on God, instead turn to conversion, Pope Francis says
Jesus implores us not to blame God for misfortunes and points us instead to conversion as a solution to evils... Read more
Pope Francis pleads for an end to 'abhorrent' war in Ukraine
Pope Francis continued to call for an end to the war in Ukraine Sunday, calling the violence against innocent Ukrainians... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask the Holy Spirit to awaken your desire to pray
Noting that the Gospel reveals that Peter, James, and John had fallen asleep prior to Jesus' Transfiguration, Pope Francis urged... Read more
Pope Francis: In the name of God, 'stop this massacre' in Ukraine
Pope Francis called for an end to the “harrowing war” in Ukraine on Sunday, condemning Russia's reported attacks on pregnant... Read more
Focus on the goodness in others, not the flaws, Pope Francis urges
In his weekly Angelus address Feb. 27, Pope Francis reflected on Sunday’s Gospel, in which Jesus asks the question: “Why... Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: Accept the 'Paradox of the Beatitudes'
Pope Francis spoke on the paradox of the Beatitudes in his Sunday Angelus address on Feb. 13, saying that the... Read more
Pope Francis calls for day of prayer for Ukraine
“I am following with concern the increase of tensions that threaten to inflict a new blow to the peace in... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to violence in Kazakhstan
He called for dialogue in Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Why the pope prays the Angelus publicly on Sundays
It all started more than 67 years ago. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: God wants to live with us and in us
The pope was speaking at the Sunday Angelus. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘This world will pass away and only love will remain’
When one is faced with an important difficult decision, Pope Francis’ advice is to imagine standing before Christ at the... Read more
Pope Francis appeals that migrants not be sent back to unsafe countries
Pope Francis called on the international community to stop deporting migrants to unsafe countries. Read more
