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Holy Spirit enlivens Church, preaches Pope on Pentecost
On the feast of Pentecost, Pope Francis focused his homily and Angelus address on the work of the Holy Spirit... Read more
Gift of piety fosters fraternal solidarity, Pope observes
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis reflected on the gift of piety, explaining that it is not just a... Read more
Gift of knowledge attunes us to vision of God, Pope says
During his general audience address Pope Francis spoke on the Holy Spirit’s gift of knowledge, explaining that it enlightens our... Read more
Pope warns against superficial peace that rusts and fades away
In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned attendees not to place their security in the worldly peace of wealth, vanity... Read more
Have a firm heart fixed on the Holy Spirit, Pope affirms
In his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on the various challenges St Paul faced in his ministry, explaining that it... Read more
Pope: gift of fortitude not just for 'extraordinary circumstances'
During his General Audience address Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke on the gift of fortitude, explaining that it helps us to... Read more
Pope warns against closed-mindedness of 'intellectual aristocracy'
In his daily Mass Pope Francis cautioned against those who seek to understand the faith only with the intellect, explaining... Read more
Holy Spirit is what keeps the Church going, Pope reflects
In his daily homily Pope Francis recalled the conversion of the first pagans to Christianity, explaining that the Holy Spirit... Read more
Pope Francis: gift of counsel illuminates the will of God
During his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the Holy Spirit’s gift of counsel, explaining that through it... Read more
Holy Spirit's gift of understanding enlightens minds, Pope says
Pope Francis explained that the Holy Spirit’s gift of understanding allows Christians to obtain “intimacy with God” and helps them... Read more
Christian life is not a 'collage' of activities, Pope says
In his July 6 homily, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to be open to the renewal of the Holy Spirit,... Read more
Spirit's surprises are way to happiness, Pope teaches
Around 200,000 pilgrims packed St. Peter’s Square to celebrate Pentecost with Pope Francis, who called on them to be open... Read more
