Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Pope at pallium Mass: World needs more prayer, less complaints
Monday, June 29, 2020018 Some people always will want to destroy unity and stifle prophets, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. And yet, Jesus challenges everyone to be -- like Peter -- a rock for building a renewed church and renewed humanity, and --...
Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, pope says
Wednesday, June 17, 2020021 True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer, Pope Francis said.
Life of faith involves both prayer, serving Christ in the poor, pope says
Sunday, June 14, 2020019 A person's prayer is pleasing to God when it is accompanied by a life of service to the poor, Pope Francis said.
Sharing Jesus' love will help U.S. return to its true ideals, cardinal says
Friday, June 5, 20200161 Praying for George Floyd and all those who suffer from discrimination and violence in the United States, a top U.S. cardinal said Christians cannot hold any hatred or contempt in their heart when it is filled with God's love.More news
Vatican Museums, archive, library prepare to reopen
The Vatican Museums, Vatican Apostolic Archives and Vatican Library will reopen June 1, almost three months after being closed as part of the lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Friday, May 29, 2020
Christianity is a relationship, not a set of rules, pope says
Christians must follow the Ten Commandments, of course, but Christianity is not about following rules, it is about having a relationship with Jesus, Pope Francis said.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Amid pandemic, nurses have given heroic example, pope says
Marking International Nurses Day May 12, Pope Francis offered his early morning Mass for nurses who "carry out this profession which is more than a profession; it is a vocation, a commitment."
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Pope encourages people to rediscover the need for prayer
The coronavirus pandemic is a "favorable time to rediscover the need for prayer in our lives; let us open the doors of our hearts to the love of God our father, who will listen to us," Pope Francis said.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
On St. Joseph feast day, pope prays for workers, employers
With a statue of St. Joseph, mallet in hand, placed near the altar, Pope Francis dedicated his morning Mass May 1 to workers, especially those paid unjustly or virtually enslaved.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Creation is sacred gift deserving respect, care, pope says on Earth Day
Humanity has failed to take care of the earth and its inhabitants, sinning against God and his gift of creation, Pope Francis said.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020