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'To ignore the poor is to despise God,' Pope Francis says
If we don’t show mercy to others we shouldn’t expect to get it from God, Pope Francis said, stressing that... Read more
No one can take our dignity – not even the devil, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the father’s embrace in the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a reminder that we... Read more
Jesus' closeness to sinners isn’t a scandal – it's an example, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the parable of the Good Shepherd is a key example of God’s mercy, because it... Read more
Pope: When giving to the poor, look them in the eyes
In Saturday's address for the monthly Jubilee of Mercy general audience, Pope Francis said almsgiving is not just about the... Read more
Pope Francis observes moment of silence for Belgium attack victims
In his general audience the day after terrorist attacks in Belgium claimed the lives of at least 30 people and... Read more
Love is the hidden service we do for others, Pope Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis said that love is more than just saying nice words and doing things – it means... Read more
Pope: wealth and power are good, but only when used to serve
On Wednesday Pope Francis cautioned that unless wealth and power are put at the service of society, especially the poor,... Read more
Make a daily commitment to spreading God’s mercy, Pope Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis held his second Saturday general audience of the Jubilee, encouraging pilgrims to make a daily commitment... Read more
Pope rallies Catholics to be 'mediators of mercy' during jubilee
On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal for faithful to put the works of mercy into practice during the jubilee,... Read more
Nothing can stop God's mercy – not even sin, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis launched a new series of catechesis on mercy for his general audiences, telling pilgrims that the... Read more
Eat with your family, not with your smartphone, Pope says
For Pope Francis the dinner table is a key place to strengthen family bonds and foster a sense of “togetherness,”... Read more
Pope Francis asks forgiveness for scandals in the Church
Pope Francis opened this Wednesday's general audience by apologizing for unspecified scandals that have recently arisen in the Vatican. Read more
Churches, families must be places of welcome, Pope says
Pope Francis Wednesday spoke of the bond which must exist between families and the Christian community, stressing that the Church,... Read more
War is the mother of poverty, Pope Francis says
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis lamented the suffering inflicted on families already struggling from poverty in countries torn... Read more
Pope: Mary and Joseph exemplify mission, vocation of family life
Pope Francis spoke today about Jesus’ choice to be born into a family, saying that it shows the importance of... Read more
Pope Francis prays, issues strong appeal for Ebola victims
Pope Francis made an appeal for prayer and aid for the victims of the Ebola outbreak which has been sweeping... Read more
True Christians aren't elitist – they generate life, Pope says
At his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on what it means to evangelize, calling it apostolic work born of... Read more
Pope Francis greets paralyzed man who risked all to see him
A man paralyzed from the neck down made his way to Pope Francis' general audience, saying he took the massively... Read more
Pope: mercy, compassion at heart of new covenant
In his first general audience since June, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Church, explaining that Jesus fulfills the... Read more
Being a Christian means belonging to the Church, Pope affirms
In his general audience address Pope Francis drew attention to how God formed the Church to unify humanity, stating that... Read more
