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Pope Francis: Never forget that Jesus is praying for you before the Father
At his general audience, the pope said: “We must always keep this in mind: Jesus prays for me.” Read more
Pope Francis offers advice for when prayers seem to go unanswered
“To answer this question, we need to meditate calmly on the Gospels,” the pope said at his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: ‘Praying is not easy’
The pope suggested ways to overcome common obstacles to prayer. Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: ‘Prayer works miracles’
The pope expressed delight at holding his first general audience with members of the public for six months. Read more
Pope Francis to hold general audience with the public on May 12
For the past six months, the pope has held his Wednesday audiences in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Read more
Pope Francis: The contemplative dimension of being human gives life flavor
The pope has encouraged Catholics to engage in “loving contemplation,” a practice that “does not need many words.” Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: Christian meditation ‘is not a withdrawal into ourselves’
The pope reflected on what distinguishes Christian meditation from other practices popular in the Western world. Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: ‘We can all learn from the perseverance of the Russian pilgrim’
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to read the 19th-century Russian spiritual classic “The Way of a... Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: ‘There is no grief in the Church that is borne in solitude’
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis said that the communion of saints means that Christians are never alone in... Read more
Pope Francis: In Christ’s Passion, we remember victims of wars, everyday violence, abortions
At his general audience, Pope Francis said that Holy Week is a time to “remember the ‘sacrificed lambs,’ the innocent... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus entrusted Mary to us as a Mother, ‘not as co-redeemer’
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis said that Jesus entrusted the Virgin Mary to us as a Mother, “not... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I too kneel on the streets of Myanmar and say stop the violence’
At today’s general audience, Pope Francis made an emotional appeal for an end to violence against protesters in Burma. Read more
Pope Francis: Keep praying for ‘our sorely tried brothers and sisters’ in Iraq
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis urged Catholics worldwide to keep praying for “our sorely tried brothers and sisters”... Read more
From Pius XII to Pope Francis: A brief history of general audiences
Wednesday papal catecheses date back to before the Second World War Read more
Pope Francis calls for end to ‘bloody clashes’ in Burma
Pope Francis appealed on Wednesday for an end to “bloody clashes” and the release of political leaders in Burma. Read more
Pope Francis: Christian prayer instills ‘invincible hope’ in the human heart
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that prayer can fortify us as we face the challenges of daily life. Read more
Pope Francis: Without liturgy, Christianity is without the whole of Christ
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is essential for Christians to participate in the liturgy and the sacraments to encounter... Read more
Pope Francis on Holocaust Remembrance Day: ‘These things can happen again’
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that commemorating the Holocaust means to be aware that “these things can happen again.” Read more
Pope Francis: Ask God for unity to ‘overcome scandal of division’ among Christians
Pope Francis urged Christians to pray for “the gift of unity” on Wednesday, saying that the devil always seeks to... Read more
Pope Francis: Praise God above all in difficult moments
Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to praise God not only in happy times, “but above all in difficult moments.” Read more
