Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
'Poverty is a scandal,' pope says; Christians must use gifts for charity
Tuesday, November 21, 2023094 The poor, whether "the oppressed, fatigued, marginalized, victims of war," migrants, the hungry, those without work or left without hope, "are not one, two, or three, they are a multitude," Pope Francis said during a Mass celebrated for World Day of...
Mary teaches Christians to be 'missionary disciples,' Pope Francis says
Friday, November 17, 20230122 Meeting pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Ozamiz, Philippines, Nov. 17, Pope Francis said their visits to shrines in Europe dedicated to Mary should remind them that "being followers of Jesus always involves listening to his word, meditating on it in...
'This is the right moment' to share Gospel joy, pope says
Wednesday, November 15, 20230103 "A Christian who is discontented, sad, dissatisfied, or worse still, resentful or rancorous, is not credible" and will not attract anyone to a relationship with Jesus and a life of faith, Pope Francis said Nov. 15 at his weekly general audience.
Share joy of God's love, sow seeds of hope in world, pope tells youths
Tuesday, November 14, 20230149 Embrace God's unconditional love and live in a way that is based on and radiates hope, Pope Francis told Catholic young people.More news
Pope Francis offers prayers after shootings in Maine
After the "unspeakable tragedy" of the shooting rampage that left 18 victims dead and another dozen people injured in Lewiston, Maine, Pope Francis prayed that God would give the entire United States his "blessings of strength and peace."
Saturday, October 28, 2023
God wants people to know, praise him in their own language, pope says
Since the Gospel message touches every aspect of a person's life, it must be proclaimed in a way people can understand, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience Oct. 25
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Synod assembly to issue 'Letter to the People of God' at session's end
Members of the Synod of Bishops will issue a "Letter to the People of God" at the close of the first session of the synod assembly, which ends Oct. 29, the Vatican said.
Monday, October 23, 2023
Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza
Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in the world Oct. 27. "War does not solve any problems, it only sows death and...
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Pope Francis to celebrate memorial Mass for Pope Benedict Nov. 3
Pope Francis will celebrate a memorial Mass Nov. 3 for Pope Benedict XVI and cardinals and bishops who have died in the past year. The Mass will take place at the main altar in St. Peter's Basilica at 11 a.m., the Vatican announced.
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Saying terrorism, war solve nothing, pope prays for peace
Speaking to thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square Oct. 8 for the recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis said he is following events in Israel and Gaza "with apprehension and sorrow."
Sunday, October 8, 2023