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Pope Francis: ‘Open your heart to the Holy Spirit’
The pope celebrated Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Pentecost Sunday
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Pentecost Sunday homily, delivered May 31 at the Basilica of St. Peter,... Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to see Church with 'eyes of the Spirit'
Pope Francis urged Catholics to view the Church “with the eyes of the Spirit” as he celebrated Pentecost Sunday Mass... Read more
Pope Francis calls for 'a more just, equitable and Christian society' after coronavirus crisis
Our suffering during the coronavirus crisis will have been in vain if we fail to build “a more just, more... Read more
Pope Francis: St. John Paul II is remembered with 'affection and gratitude'
Pope Francis Sunday recalled the 100th anniversary of the birth of St. Pope John Paul II, saying his predecessor is... Read more
Pope Francis prays for the unemployed after coronavirus layoffs
Pope Francis began his morning Mass on Monday by praying for the unemployed after millions of people lost their jobs... Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer opens the door to freedom through the Holy Spirit
Freedom is found in the Holy Spirit who provides the strength to fulfill God's will, Pope Francis said in his... Read more
Joy is more than emotion, it is a gift of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis says
Joy is a grace and a gift of the Holy Spirit, not just positive emotions or feeling cheerful, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis prays for media covering the coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis offered a prayer for media professionals who are covering the coronavirus pandemic before his daily Mass on Wednesday. Read more
Don't be afraid to let the Holy Spirit purify your heart, says Pope Francis
It is the Holy Spirit who leads us away from our sins and towards purity of heart, Pope Francis said... Read more
Holy Spirit is 'main actor' of Amazon synod, pope says in opening remarks
In his opening remarks for the Amazon synod Monday, Pope Francis said the assembly’s working document is meant to be... Read more
Pope Francis prays for 'daring prudence' during Amazon synod
At the opening Mass for the Amazon synod Sunday, Pope Francis prayed that the Holy Spirit would give the bishops... Read more
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit is essential to evangelization
Guidance by the Holy Spirit is integral to sharing the Gospel with others and bringing them to Christ, Pope Francis... Read more
Through sin and scandal, God's Church remains, Pope Francis says
Because of sinfulness, human projects will always fail, but the Church remains steadfast, even in times of scandal, because she... Read more
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit unites the Church, despite sin and scandal
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Holy Spirit unites and grows the Church despite human limitations, sins and scandal. Read more
Pope Francis: Whatever happens, 'hope does not disappoint!'
Hope, which is more than mere optimism, gives one a deep-rooted confidence in the love and care of God, no... Read more
With international service group, pope connects Catholic charismatics to broader Church
As several thousand Catholics belonging to the charismatic renewal gathered in Rome this Pentecost weekend, the Vatican officially launched a... Read more
Pope Francis on Pentecost: 'Christian life unravels' without the Holy Spirit
Without the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Christians lack that which animates them and gives them internal life and harmony,... Read more
Pope: The Church is a home you can always return to
Pope Francis said Saturday he wants people to recognize the Church as their home and a place where they are... Read more
The Holy Spirit makes human words 'dynamite,' Pope Francis says
The Holy Spirit is what gives power, life, and dynamism to evangelization, not good rhetorical skills, Pope Francis said Wednesday. Read more
