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Pope Francis gives his weekly Angelus message on Nov. 7, 2021

Pope Francis: ‘Free the sacred from its ties with money’

Nov 7, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a reflection on the Gospel of the “widow’s mite,” Pope Francis spoke about hypocrisy and giving our all to... Read more

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Aug. 25, 2021.

Pope Francis: ‘Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable’

Aug 25, 2021

By CNA Staff

The pope said that hypocritical behavior undermined Church unity. Read more

Pope Francis with a new crosier for the Amazon synod closing Mass Oct. 27, 2019.

Pope Francis decries ‘predatory models of development’ in Amazon synod closing Mass

Oct 27, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis denounced exploitation and “predatory models of development” that plunder the poor and wound “sister earth” in the Amazon... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in Paul VI Hall Aug. 21, 2019.

Pope Francis: Self-interest and hypocrisy destroy the Church

Aug 21, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis decried hypocrisy and self-interest Wednesday, saying that Christian community should always be characterized by generosity and solidarity.    Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square Sept. 20, 2017.

Pope Francis: Let the Word of God take root in your heart

Sep 2, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Catholics should listen to the scripture readings at Mass with an open heart, so that the Word of God can... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square Sept. 20, 2017.

Pope Francis: Saints show the heart's true desire

Aug 22, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

The lives of the saints are attractive because they demonstrate the radical and authentic relationship with Christ each person is... Read more

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

Is your faith wearing cosmetics? Take them off, Pope Francis says

Oct 14, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his daily mass on Tuesday Pope Francis warned about the hypocrisy of those who do good in order to... Read more

Pope Francis preaches during a Penitential service at St. Peter's Basilica, March 28, 2014

Pope urges faithful not to lose apostolic zeal to spiritual sloth

Apr 1, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis lamented the many Christians who close the door to God’s grace out of... Read more

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013

Pope Francis warns against the disguise of hypocrites

Mar 18, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned against those who appear to be holy but are in fact self-absorbed, explaining... Read more

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013.

Christian words without Christ bring 'madness,' says Pope

Dec 5, 2013

In his daily homily on Dec. 5, Pope Francis reflected that the words and actions of a Christian must be... Read more

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013.

'Hypocrisy in the Church makes all of us bad,' says Pope

Jun 19, 2013

Pope Francis warned two Vatican offices attending his morning Mass against being hypocrites, stating it makes everyone “bad.”  Read more