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Pope Francis: True devotion to Mary always ‘points to Jesus’
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to... Read more
Pope Francis: Confirmation is the ‘sacrament of witness,’ not the ‘sacrament of goodbye’
The Holy Father during his Wednesday general audience said confirmation is a “gift of God” and a “milestone” that should... Read more
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit is ‘essential’ for unity in marriage
“What can the Holy Spirit have to do with marriage, for example? A great deal, perhaps the essential…” the pope... Read more
Pope Francis hopes for ‘reconciled differences’ with Orthodox and Protestant Christians
The pope said “the climate of dialogue between the two Churches has lost the acrimony of the past and today... Read more
Pope: ‘Prohibitions of the Spirit’ ensure Church unity is not driven by personal viewpoints
Continuing his catechesis on the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church, the pope emphasized that unity cannot be... Read more
Pope Francis condemns pornography as ‘a language of the devil’
Pope Francis spoke about pornography and how to avoid the devil’s temptation to sin via the internet during his 500th... Read more
Pope Francis says the Catholic Church is ‘more alive’ outside of Europe
In his first general audience since returning from the longest international trip of his pontificate, the pope expressed gratitude to... Read more
Pope Francis: Living the fruits of the Holy Spirit helps us spread holiness
During his general audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis spoke about the Holy Spirit, focusing on the fruits of being... Read more
What does a general audience with Pope Francis consist of?
On Aug. 7, Pope Francis resumed general audiences at the Vatican. Here’s an explanation of the nature and purpose of... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People... Read more
Pope Francis: Drug cartels are ‘traffickers of death’ and ‘murderers’
“We cannot ignore the evil intentions and actions of drug dealers and traffickers. They are murderers!” Pope Francis said in... Read more
At general audience, Pope Francis explains the correct use of Christian freedom
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly public audience, the pope gave the second lesson in a series of... Read more
Pope Francis opens new catechetical cycle on Holy Spirit’s role in salvation
Titled “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides God’s People Toward Jesus Our Hope,” the new cycle will... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience: ‘Love is charity’
Pointing to the Sermon on the Mount and repeating twice “love your enemy,” the pope noted that this teaching “embraces... Read more
Pope Francis: Hope ‘is a gift that comes directly from God’
“Christians have hope not through their own merit. If they believe in the future, it is because Christ died and... Read more
Pope Francis: Theological virtues are the ‘fundamental attributes’ of a Christian life
The Holy Father bolstered his analysis by looking to the legacy of St. John Paul II. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘A Christian without courage’ is ‘a useless Christian’
“A Christian without courage, who does not turn his own strength to good, who does not bother anyone, is a... Read more
Pope Francis makes peace appeal while holding rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square on April 3, the pope revealed that the rosary belonged to a boy named Oleksandre,... Read more
Pope Francis on Gaza conflict: ‘Without justice, there is no peace’
The pope buttressed his plea with a catechesis focused on the virtue of justice, noting that it is the building... Read more
Amid Holy Week, Pope Francis points to ‘beautiful testimony’ of fathers who lost daughters
The Holy Father called attention to two men present at his general audience in the Paul VI Hall on Wednesday,... Read more
