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Pope Francis: Gentleness, respect are more effective than ‘the strength of arguments’
The Holy Father said “the first and most effective form of evangelization” is the love we show others. Read more
Pope Francis: Preaching must rely on Holy Spirit, keep homilies under 10 minutes
“Preachers must preach an idea, a feeling, and a call to action. Beyond eight minutes the preaching starts to fade,... 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 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 on Pentecost: The Holy Spirit’s work in us is powerful
Speaking in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope explained that the Holy Spirit’s “work in us is powerful, as symbolized by... Read more
What is the Holy Spirit like?
A user’s guide to understanding the Holy Spirit as the Church celebrates Pentecost. Read more
Everything you need to know about Pentecost
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year, which concludes the Easter... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience: ‘The Spirit is the protagonist’ of evangelization
Pope Francis’ catechetical series on the essential components of the proclamation of the Gospel culminated with a fourth and final... Read more
The Synod on Synodality’s listening ‘method’ comes from the Jesuits
Synod on Synodality delegates in Rome this month are participating in a “conversation in the Spirit,” a method of communal... Read more
‘It’s a challenge to seek the will of God’ at Synod on Synodality, Mexican archbishop says
The archbishop of Durango, Mexico, Faustino Armendáriz, commented that “it’s a challenge to seek the will of God” at the... Read more
Pope Francis encourages Marian shrines around the world to pray for Synod on Synodality
From the Philippines to Portugal, Marian shrines around the world will participate in a special day of prayer this Wednesday... Read more
On Pentecost, Pope Francis says Holy Spirit can bring harmony to ‘a polarized Church’
“Let us put the Holy Spirit back at the center of the Church; otherwise, our hearts will not be consumed... Read more
Pentecost Novena: Here’s how to pray the first novena
The first novena ever prayed is the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19,... Read more
Pope Francis entrusts all mothers to Blessed Virgin Mary on Mother’s Day
“We gratefully and affectionately remember all of our mothers, those who are still with us and those who have gone... Read more
Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance, new Catholic University president urges students
Peter Kilpatrick has a background in the hard sciences but spoke to students about matters of the soul, urging them... Read more
Pentecost 2022: Full text of Pope Francis’ homily
The full text of Pope Francis' homily for Pentecost 2022 Read more
On Pentecost, Pope Francis explained how to recognize the Holy Spirit’s voice
The pope delivered his homily from a wheelchair in front of the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis: Ask the Lord for the gift of peace
An estimated 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome on Sunday to hear Pope Francis' Regina Caeli reflections... Read more
This is the prayer to the Holy Spirit that Pope Francis wants every Catholic to know
The pope urged Catholics to keep a copy of the prayer with them. Read more
