At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to read the 19th-century Russian spiritual classic “The Way of a... Read more
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis said that the communion of saints means that Christians are never alone in... Read more
At his general audience, Pope Francis said that Holy Week is a time to “remember the ‘sacrificed lambs,’ the innocent... Read more
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis said that Jesus entrusted the Virgin Mary to us as a Mother, “not... Read more
At today’s general audience, Pope Francis made an emotional appeal for an end to violence against protesters in Burma. Read more
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis urged Catholics worldwide to keep praying for “our sorely tried brothers and sisters”... Read more
Wednesday papal catecheses date back to before the Second World War Read more
Pope Francis appealed on Wednesday for an end to “bloody clashes” and the release of political leaders in Burma. Read more
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that prayer can fortify us as we face the challenges of daily life. Read more
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is essential for Christians to participate in the liturgy and the sacraments to encounter... Read more
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that commemorating the Holocaust means to be aware that “these things can happen again.” Read more
Pope Francis urged Christians to pray for “the gift of unity” on Wednesday, saying that the devil always seeks to... Read more
Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to praise God not only in happy times, “but above all in difficult moments.” Read more
Catholics can change the world by being “bearers of gratitude,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
People who pray for others are like God’s antennas, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Prayer is so powerful that “even death trembles when a Christian prays,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he was praying for Nigeria following a massacre of at least 110 farmers in which... Read more
Pope Francis said Wednesday that God does not wait for us to stop sinning to start loving us, but always... Read more
Catholics risk going astray if they neglect the four essential characteristics of Church life, Pope Francis said at the general... Read more
Pope Francis pointed to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a model of prayer that transforms restlessness into openness to God’s... Read more