Commenting on the late June weather, Francis asked pilgrims at the start of the event “to be a little patient... Read more
The pope dedicated his entire catechesis to sharing the life of Venerable Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary in China. Read more
“No matter how difficult the situation may be ... we must not give up,” Pope Francis said. Read more
On May 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for China. Read more
After the pope greeted English-speaking pilgrims at his public audience on May 17, one of his assistants walked over to... Read more
The pope dedicated his entire general audience to sharing the story of the daring 16th-century saint who risked his life... Read more
In a change from the usual pattern of Pope Francis’ weekly public audience, the two leaders sat together on the... Read more
The pope pointed to the example of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and other cloistered religious who sustain the life of... Read more
Persecution of Christians is not just a thing of the past, Pope Francis said. Read more
“You cannot be Christian only from the outside. No, Jesus must enter and this changes you...” Pope Francis said. Read more
To effectively witness to the Gospel, Christians need to be consistent in what they believe, how they live, and what... Read more
“When you conceive of the Christian life as an advancement, that the one above commands others ... that is not... Read more
“Every baptized person … whatever his position in the Church or level of education in the faith, is an active... Read more
“For the Church, falling into worldliness is the worst thing that can happen,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis told Christians Wednesday that if they want to understand Jesus they should pay close attention to the “good... Read more
At his weekly public audience, Pope Francis said that one of the best images to represent Jesus’ style of life... Read more
“Here is the message for us: we do not have to wait until we are perfect and have come a... Read more
“The manger and the cross, this is the throne of Jesus,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis has urged Catholics not to forget the many children in Ukraine this Christmas who are suffering without electricity... Read more
Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year. Read more