Saturday, December 2, 2023044Although he had an aide read his prepared talk to the people who had organized World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis had a few memories and questions he wanted to share himself. "Thank you, thank you for what you have done," he told the group Nov. 30. "Thank you for all you set up so that this World Youth Day could be what it...
Wednesday, November 22, 20230107Marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi putting together the first Christmas crèche in a cave in Greccio, Italy, the Vatican publishing house compiled texts by Pope Francis about Nativity scenes and asked him to write a special introduction.
Tuesday, November 21, 20230144The 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 the Poor Nov. 19 in St. Peter's Basilica.
Friday, November 17, 20230145Meeting 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 our hearts and then bringing that word to others" as Mary did when she visited her cousin...
Wednesday, November 15, 20230119"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.
Tuesday, November 14, 20230159Embrace God's unconditional love and live in a way that is based on and radiates hope, Pope Francis told Catholic young people.
Saturday, October 28, 20230167After 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."
Wednesday, October 25, 20230213Since 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
Sunday, October 8, 20230338Speaking 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."
