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Pope Francis: The heart of our faith is love
Every Sunday, Pope Francis appears at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square to give a brief spiritual reflection before leading... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘In Christianity, there is no condemnation of the sexual instinct’
In a continuation of his catechetical series on vice and virtue, Pope Francis on Wednesday dedicated his general audience to... Read more
Bishop Barron in ‘frank disagreement’ with Synod on Synodality’s report on ‘development of moral teaching’
Bishop Robert Barron was not the only bishop to highlight the Synod on Synodality’s discussion of the relationship between “love... Read more
Pope Francis: God asks us to love beyond ‘the logic of self-interest’
The pope reflected on what it means to “love your enemies” in his Sunday Angelus address. Read more
10 quotes from Pope Benedict XVI on the beauty of love and suffering
When Pope Benedict XVI published his first encyclical, he chose an everlasting topic: love. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The rule of measure is Jesus and his Gospel’
Jesus “wants to tell us that to enter into God’s life, into salvation, we need to pass through him,” Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: The Holy Trinity invites us to grow in unity as Christians
On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Pope Francis said unity is essential to Christian life because God is... Read more
Pope Francis on Christmas Eve: The poor manger was rich in love
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis said that the poverty of Christ’s birth in a stable contains an important lesson for... Read more
On New Year's Eve, Pope Francis calls listening an act of love
It is an act of love to spend time with others, to listen to them and their needs, and to... Read more
Sinner or saint – God loves you, Pope Francis says on Christmas Eve
A person’s weakness and sin does not change Christ’s love for them, and Catholics should strive to treat others the... Read more
Evangelization is about helping people know God's love, Pope Francis says
Evangelization means first helping people to know God and to know his immense love for them, which is done in... Read more
Pope: Christ's love helps us love those 'on the other side'
The boundless love with which Jesus Christ loves each and every person is the same love Catholics are compelled to... Read more
Pope Francis: To stop evil, give more love than required
To stop the spread of evil in the world, Catholics must go above and beyond, loving and forgiving others even... Read more
Pope Francis: Christ's glory is found in suffering for love
Jesus’ glory is not found in the acclaim or applause of the world, but in the act of suffering and... Read more
Only God loves perfectly, Pope Francis says
Despite the best efforts of human beings, it is only God the Father who will never fall short in loving... Read more
Pope Francis: True love is found in fidelity
Unity and fidelity in a Christian marriage can offer an example of true love to the world, Pope Francis said... Read more
Pope Francis: 'God loves you, even if you forget Him'
God the Father will always be there for his beloved children, Pope Francis said Wednesday, with a reminder that the... Read more
In the New Year, receive Mary's love and help, Francis says
When challenged, it is right to turn to Mary, Our Mother, for help, Pope Francis said on New Year’s Day,... Read more
Pope: The power of the Kingdom of God is love
The Kingdom of God takes its power from the strength of Christ’s love, not the strength of the sword, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: God's mercy frees us from slavery to sin
Attachment to sin and vice is a form of interior slavery which inhibit the ability to love, but true freedom... Read more
