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Pope Francis: Bring the Gospel into the world without becoming worldly
“For the Church, falling into worldliness is the worst thing that can happen,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis unpacks Jesus’ good news: ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled’
Pope Francis told Christians Wednesday that if they want to understand Jesus they should pay close attention to the “good... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus is ‘the unsurpassed model of evangelization’
At his weekly public audience, Pope Francis said that one of the best images to represent Jesus’ style of life... Read more
Pope Francis: We don’t have to be perfect to evangelize
“Here is the message for us: we do not have to wait until we are perfect and have come a... Read more
Pope Francis: The manger ‘is the throne of our King’
“The manger and the cross, this is the throne of Jesus,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis: Let us think of the Ukrainian children without heat this Christmas
Pope Francis has urged Catholics not to forget the many children in Ukraine this Christmas who are suffering without electricity... Read more
This is why Pope Francis wants you to spend less money this Christmas
Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year. Read more
Pope Francis: Remain vigilant against pride and ‘well-mannered demons’
Pope Francis encouraged Christians Wednesday to be vigilant against spiritual pride and the temptations of “well-mannered demons.” Read more
Pope Francis: Bahrain trip ‘a new step’ in Christian-Muslim dialogue
“The first visit of a pope in Bahrain represents a new step on the journey between Christian and Muslim believers... Read more
‘Lazy, tepid, sad’: Pope Francis explains how desolation can be turned to good
Pope Francis explained on Wednesday how times of spiritual desolation — described by St. Ignatius of Loyola as feelings of... Read more
Pope Francis: Be like St. Augustine and examine the story of your life
Why Pope Francis recommends examining the story of your life like this great doctor of the church. Read more
Pope Francis: Desire points our discernment in the right direction
At his public audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the role desire plays in spiritual discernment, comparing it to... Read more
Pope Francis: The first element of discernment is prayer
Prayer is the first element of discernment, Pope Francis said in his general audience message on Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The cross of Christ remains the anchor of salvation’
Pope Francis on Wednesday said that offering Mass for the feast of the Holy Cross led him to think about... Read more
Pope Francis: God can speak to us in the unexpected
God can speak to us in the unexpected moments of our lives if we learn to listen well to what... Read more
Discernment is ‘indispensable for living’: Pope Francis launches new catechesis series
“God invites us to evaluate and choose: He created us free and wants us to exercise our freedom. For this... Read more
Pope Francis: The desire for ‘eternal youth’ and ‘unlimited well-being’ is delusional conceit
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is “delusional” to try to stop the natural passage of time in pursuit of... Read more
Pope Francis calls for 'justice and truth' ahead of Beirut blast anniversary
Lebanon will mark the anniversary of the Beirut port explosion with a National Day of Mourning. Read more
Pope Francis: Canada is ‘writing a new page’ in Church’s relationship with indigenous peoples
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not sugarcoat your witness of the Gospel
"Jesus is not like that sugary image in those little pictures, no: Jesus is at our side," Pope Francis said... Read more
