Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Parishes grow only when people are welcomed, heard, pope says
Tuesday, May 15, 2018063 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, touching the lives of fewer and fewer people as time goes on, Pope Francis said.
Be inspired by Mary, Christ's first lay disciple, pope tells laypeople
Thursday, May 10, 2018030 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 cooperation. Meeting families and children who live a communal way of life in...
Pope calls dicastery to promote reflection on role of women
Wednesday, May 9, 2018050 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 promoting a deeper reflection on the role of women in the church and society.
Don't be 'couch potatoes,' get up and evangelize, pope says
Thursday, April 19, 2018037 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.More news
Easter shows the power of love, which renews the world, pope says
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 before giving his Easter blessing.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Pope: Crucifix is a sign of God's love, not just a piece of jewelry
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 Francis said.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Meeting nurses, pope pays tribute to one who saved his life
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 aggressive antibiotics to treat a lung infection.
Monday, March 5, 2018
Lent is time to notice God's work, receive God's mercy, pope says
Lent is a time for Christians to get their hearts in sync with the heart of Jesus, Pope Francis said.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Lent is time to become aware of false prophets, cold hearts, pope says
Catholics should use the season of Lent to look for signs and symptoms of being under the spell of false prophets and of living with cold, selfish and hateful hearts, Pope Francis said. Together with "the often bitter medicine of the truth," the...
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
In Chile and Peru, pope tackles tough issues, urges compassion, unity
Pope Francis tackled politically charged issues during his weeklong visit to Chile and Peru, decrying human trafficking, environmental destruction, corruption and organized crime in speeches before audiences that included political leaders.
Monday, January 22, 2018