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The Resurrection is more than a wish – it's a reality, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Christian belief in the Resurrection of Christ and in our own resurrection at the... Read more
Trusting in God means letting go of what we want, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said having total faith and trust in God means recognizing that he always knows and wants... Read more
With an excess of bad news, Pope tells media to offer a message of hope
In his annual message to communicators around the world, Pope Francis again condemned the tendency for media to focus on... Read more
Pope Francis: prayer is an act of hope that leads us to God
On Wednesday Pope Francis said hope in salvation is what leads us to turn to the Lord in prayer, trusting... Read more
Pope Francis: having an abortion to keep your figure is a big problem
On Wednesday Pope Francis issued strong words against worshipping idols, cautioning against the false hope that beauty, wealth and power... Read more
There are no words for the loss of a child, but there is still hope, Pope says
While no words or gestures will ever be enough to comfort the pain experienced by those who have lost a... Read more
Pope: the world desperately needs hope – and we are the messengers
Pope Francis Wednesday spoke about the hope that the Child Jesus brings at Christmastime, saying it is our duty to... Read more
Pope Francis: Never forget to smile, even when life is hard
For Pope Francis, one of most needed virtues of modern time is hope, which is something he said must never... Read more
Let yourselves be moved by hope, Pope says at Easter Vigil
During the Easter Vigil, Pope Francis told attendees not to be overcome by sadness in the face of life’s difficulties,... Read more
Francis: Hope is the 'humble virtue' that keeps us afloat in tough times
In his homily Thursday, Pope Francis spoke on the essential role hope plays in the Christian life, saying that while... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' powerful, unscripted talk with Kenya's youth
An impassioned Pope Francis went off-the-cuff in a vast, widespread speech to Kenyan youth, touching on challenging topics such as... Read more
A sweet sign of hope: Pope's envoy returns to Iraq with Easter cake
Pope Francis' personal envoy to Iraq will return to the country during Holy Week, bringing with him the pontiff's love... Read more
Pope: don't be depressed – despite our ugly reality, we have hope
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis said that although sin and corruption often seem to win out over good,... Read more
Christian hope is no mere optimism – it’s a light for the world
In his Wednesday general audience address Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian hope, saying that it consists in... Read more
Global Eucharistic Congress in Philippines to focus on hope
The 51st International Eucharistic Congress will be held January 2016 in the Philippines with the theme, “Jesus in us, the... Read more
Christian joy is based in hope, Pope Francis reflects
In his first daily homily since returning from the Holy Land Pope Francis centered on the theme of Christian joy,... Read more
Women conceived in rape seek to inspire others in choosing life
During Italy’s fourth annual March for Life, two women shared testimonies of being conceived in rape, and expressed hope that... Read more
My life is changed, says homeless woman on Rome pilgrimage
During a six-day trip to the Eternal City, Clarissa Salazar, who until recently lived on the streets in the U.S.,... Read more
We share in Mary's 'journey of faith,' says Pope
Pope Francis’ homily for the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God emphasized Mary's path of faith and hope as an... Read more
Pope Francis: Advent is a journey towards horizon of hope
The Pope’s Sunday Angelus message for the start of Advent focused on the importance of hope during the liturgical season... Read more
