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Pope Francis: Even in the darkest moments, Jesus walks with us
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that no matter what trials we might face, we have hope because Jesus is always... Read more
Pope points to Mary Magdalene as an apostle of hope
By calling Mary Magdalene by name after his resurrection, Jesus shows us just how personal his relationship with mankind is,... Read more
Pope: Mary's 'yes' echoes the joy, suffering of every mother
Days before his trip to Fatima, Pope Francis said Mary’s ‘yes’ at the Annunciation was more than a yes to... Read more
Pope Francis: Everything passes – except God's love for us
On Wednesday Pope Francis said Christian hope, rather than coming from the empty promises of other human beings, is rooted... Read more
In TED talk, Pope says sowing solidarity will reap hope for the future
Early Wednesday morning Pope Francis addressed the TED 2017 conference, telling participants that to have a hopeful outlook for the... Read more
Pope Francis: we find hope in embracing our crosses with love
As the Church this week reflects on Jesus’ crucifixion and death, Pope Francis said that it is the cross that... Read more
Pope Francis: When we want to give up, God helps us persevere
On Wednesday Pope Francis said each person must strive to imitate the perseverance and consolation of God, which not only... Read more
Pope Francis: Creation is a sign of hope – we have to take care of it
On Wednesday Pope Francis said creation has often suffered because of humanity’s sins and failings, stressing that we must take... Read more
This is the one thing Pope Francis says you can brag about
As children we are taught that bragging is bad, especially when we do it to people who have less than... Read more
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
