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Pope: Seek Christ in 'abandoned tabernacles' of the poor, the lonely

Thursday, June 7, 2018027 As he did with his disciples at Passover, Jesus asks all Christians to prepare a place for him, not in "exclusive, selective places" but rather in uncomfortable places...

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Parishes grow only when people are welcomed, heard, pope says

Tuesday, May 15, 2018074 After months of study and discussion, the parishes of the Diocese of Rome have recognized "a general and healthy exhaustion" with doing the same things over and over,...

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Be inspired by Mary, Christ's first lay disciple, pope tells laypeople

Thursday, May 10, 2018040 During a quick morning visit to Tuscany, Pope Francis praised two lay communities there that are dedicated to living out the Gospel values of reciprocal love and...

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Pope calls dicastery to promote reflection on role of women

Wednesday, May 9, 2018063 Pope Francis has updated the statutes of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, adding among other things a specific reference to the office's responsibility for...

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Don't be 'couch potatoes,' get up and evangelize, pope says

Thursday, April 19, 2018045 Christians must be willing to move where the Spirit leads them and not be benchwarmers on the sidelines of efforts to evangelize, Pope Francis said.

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Door to door: Pope reaffirms missionaries' mandate to knock on hearts

Wednesday, April 11, 2018032 As a sign that God's mercy cannot be limited, Pope Francis has recommissioned his special army of priests charged with bringing that divine mercy to everyone.

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Easter shows the power of love, which renews the world, pope says

Tuesday, April 3, 2018024 Easter makes it clear that in the life of Jesus, but also in the lives of modern men and women, "death, solitude and fear" do not have the last word, Pope Francis said...

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Pope: Crucifix is a sign of God's love, not just a piece of jewelry

Tuesday, March 20, 2018029 The revelation of God's love toward humanity is made known through contemplating the crucifix and not just using it as work of art or as a fashion accessory, Pope...

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Meeting nurses, pope pays tribute to one who saved his life

Monday, March 5, 2018086 Pope Francis used a meeting with thousands of Italian nurses to pay tribute to a nurse he believes saved his life by arguing with his doctors that he needed more...

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The path to holiness isn't for the lazy, pope tells altar servers