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Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014.

Pope Francis says Holy Land visit aided Christian unity

May 28, 2014

Pope Francis on Wednesday said his pilgrimage to the Holy Land fed the desire for Christian unity and he encouraged... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a rosary for a pilgrim in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013.

Pope: A Christian refusing to serve others is a 'pagan'

Dec 18, 2013

In his Wednesday general audience this morning, Pope Francis stressed the importance of humility and service in the Christian life.  Read more

Pope Francis during his general audience on Sept. 25, 2013.

Christ empowers us to be missionaries, Pope Francis says

Oct 16, 2013

By Elise Harris

In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Creed, drawing attention to the Church's apostolic nature... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Oct. 9, 2013 general audience.

Church's Catholicity embraces all of humanity, Pope says

Oct 9, 2013

By Elise Harris

During his weekly general audience Pope Francis explored the different elements of what makes the Church Catholic, reflecting on why... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square during his Oct. 2, 2013 general audience.

Pope Francis: 'Do not be afraid of holiness'

Oct 2, 2013

By Elise Harris

During his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis urged thousands of pilgrims to recognize that although everyone is a sinner, it... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims druing his general audience on Sept. 25, 2013.

World needs the Church's witness of unity, Pope teaches

Sep 25, 2013

By Elise Harris

Today during his general audience, Pope Francis drew attention to the rich diversity within the universal Church, saying that such... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square after Mass on April 28, 2013.

Pope Francis says Church lives, 'suffers' for her children

Sep 18, 2013

By Elise Harris

During today's general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the theme of the Church as mother, saying that it... Read more

Pope Francis during his general audience. May 15, 2013.

Variety gives Church its richness, Pope Francis teaches

Jun 26, 2013

The Church is the temple of God and its many and varied members enrich it, Pope Francis taught at his... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI gives his Wednesday General Audience Nov. 21, 2012 in Paul VI Hall.

Desire to see God's face fulfilled in Christ, Pope affirms

Jan 16, 2013

Pope Benedict examined salvation history as the story of man's relationship with and thirst for God at his general audience... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI gives his Wednesday General Audience Nov 21, 2012 in Paul VI Hall.

Pope calls the Incarnation God's gift to mankind

Jan 10, 2013

Pope Benedict reflected on the mystery of the Incarnation during his general audience Jan. 9, calling it the “original gift... Read more