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Pope Francis: Art which transmits truth and beauty gives joy
When truth and beauty are transmitted in art, it fills the heart with joy and hope, Pope Francis told a... Read more
Pope Francis: 'Advent is the season for remembering the closeness of God'
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis recommended a traditional Advent prayer to invite God to draw close during... Read more
In trying times, how can Catholics stay hopeful?
Amid the worldwide panic surrounding coronavirus and lockdowns, as well as protests and unrest in many parts of the country... Read more
Be witnesses of hope in the face of evil, Francis urges Catholics in Nagasaki
On the Feast of Christ the King Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to not be indifferent to evil, but to... Read more
Pope Francis: Whatever happens, 'hope does not disappoint!'
Hope, which is more than mere optimism, gives one a deep-rooted confidence in the love and care of God, no... Read more
Pope Francis: Heal the 'wearied hope' within a wounded Church
Pope Francis said Saturday that he recognized the weariness felt in the priesthood and in religious communities due to the... Read more
Pope Francis: Advent is a time of joy-filled waiting
As the Advent season begins, it is a good time to reflect on the Christian call to joyful expectancy, finding... Read more
Pope: Heaven isn't a 'fairy tale' – it's an embrace with God
Pope Francis on Wednesday spoke about the hope Christians have at the end of life, which is found in God’s... Read more
Pope: Christians are never bored – they persevere with love
On Wednesday Pope Francis said Christians are never bored or hopeless, but know how to wait patiently – even when... Read more
Christians must be 'missionaries of hope,' Pope Francis says
True Christians are not sad or gloomy, but have the specific task of being bearers of hope, Pope Francis said... Read more
When tempted to give up hope, turn to Jesus, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged... Read more
Pope Francis: Parents cherishing their kids is a sign of hope for the future
On his return flight from Colombia, Pope Francis said that seeing parents’ devotion for their children gives him hope for... Read more
God is present, Cardinal DiNardo tells Hurricane Harvey victims
Amid the immense devastation left behind in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston assured the people... Read more
A little bit of 'youthful euphoria' is healthy for Christian life, Pope says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis told pilgrims to ignore gloomy people that drag others down, and stressed the need to maintain... Read more
For Christians, life always has meaning – even when it's hard, Pope says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said going through life downcast as if it has no meaning is not the attitude of... Read more
To be a Christian means to have hope even in darkness, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that to be a Christian means to have hope in the light of Christ, which... Read more
Pope Francis: The way of Christ is the way of persecution
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that following Christ means taking a path contrary to that of the world, and being... Read more
The old still have a lot to offer young people, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis said that the older generation should not stop striving in their spiritual lives, but that God... Read more
Pope: Don't be afraid to call on the Father – he won't abandon you
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith is that we have a... Read more
Pope: A good Christian spreads hope – not bitterness
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit has the power to fill us with the hope of Christ, in... Read more
