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Sharing the Gospel means embracing the cross, pope says at chrism Mass

Friday, April 2, 202104 Living and preaching the Gospel always involves embracing "the cross," whether it be in the form of misunderstanding, hostility or outright persecution, Pope Francis...

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Let the children come to me: Pope's Via Crucis meditations written by kids

Wednesday, March 31, 2021011 Knowing that Rome, like all of Italy, would be under varying degrees of lockdown during Holy Week and Easter, Father Luigi D'Errico asked youngsters in his parish to...

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Jesus takes on human suffering to draw even closer to people, pope say

Sunday, March 28, 2021013 A Christian life should be filled with amazement -- astonishment at the son of God suffering and dying for humanity and awe at realizing how precious and loved people...

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Gift of the Holy Spirit connects people to Christ, pope says at audience

Wednesday, March 17, 202104 Every Christian is unique because the Holy Spirit inspires something new and original in each person, creating "an endless field of holiness," Pope Francis said.

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War in Syria must end; tormented people need relief, pope says

Monday, March 15, 202107 All sides need to come together to end the war in Syria and bring some sign of hope to an exhausted and tormented people, Pope Francis said.

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Cleanse your hearts of anger, live the Gospel, pope says at Mass in Irbil

Monday, March 8, 2021010 Having witnessed or even experienced persecution for their faith, the Christians of Iraq must be careful not to harbor thoughts of revenge, Pope Francis told them.

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Pope appeals for end to violence against protesters in Myanmar

Wednesday, March 3, 202107 Pope Francis appealed for an end to deadly violence against protesters in Myanmar, calling on the military junta to free political prisoners and let dialogue and the...

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Fight temptation with faith, prayer, penance, pope says at Angelus

Tuesday, February 23, 202108 Christians must never engage in dialogue with the devil, but instead must fight against temptations with the same spiritual weapons Jesus used in the desert, Pope...

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A day that begins with prayer is a good day, pope says

Wednesday, February 10, 202108 Prayer makes every day better, even the most difficult days, Pope Francis said.

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Easter season is time to seek the risen Lord, experience joy, pope says