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An image of the annunciation and the incarnation — when God became man in the womb of the Virgin Mary — was placed close to the altar during a Mass Pope Francis celebrated on July 7, 2024, in Trieste, Italy. The pope was in Trieste to attend the last morning of a July 3-7 Catholic conference on the topic of democracy.

‘God is hidden in human misery’: Pope Francis highlights dignity of migrants, prisoners

Jul 7, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Sunday highlighted the plight of migrants and prisoners during a Mass in Trieste, Italy, for the closing... Read more

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address on Dec. 24, 2023.

Pope Francis: Do not confuse Christmas with consumerism

Dec 24, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The pope asked people to think of which lonely or needy people could be comforted by their friendship during the... Read more

Pope Francis waves to the crowd in St. Peter's Square during his Angelus address on June 25, 2023.

Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel

Jun 25, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has urged Christians today not to fear persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Read more

Pope Francis spoke about the Christian roots of Hungary during his general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 3, 2023.

Pope Francis: Freedom is under threat in Europe

May 3, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis spoke about Europe, its roots, and the problem of consumerism during his weekly audience with the public May... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 1, 2019.

Advent advice from Pope Francis: Choose prayer and charity over consumerism

Dec 1, 2019

By Courtney Mares

This Advent, choose prayer and charity over consumerism, Pope Francis said Sunday in his first Mass of the liturgical year. Read more

Shoppers wait to enter a Best Buy store on Nov. 25, 2011 in Naples, Fla. Although controversial, many big retail stores decided to open on Thanksgiving Day or at midnight. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Thanksgiving Day shopping called 'assault' on family life

Nov 22, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The expansion of Thanksgiving weekend shopping to the holiday itself has raised concerns among both workers and clergy who worry... Read more