Preaching long, spiritually empty homilies can reduce the Word of God to a mere set of abstract concepts that fail to awaken one's soul, Pope Francis said. "Even many homilies -- I say it with respect ...
God likes to intervene behind the scenes and without fanfare, always ready to help and lift people up, Pope Francis said. "And then, if we are attentive to these 'signs,' we will be conquered by his ...
Christians can rest assured that even when they feel unworthy, God is a good shepherd who goes in search of them, Pope Francis said. Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square Jan. 2 for his ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on families, but with extra patience and faith, bonds can grow stronger, Pope Francis wrote in a letter released on the feast of the Holy Family. "Marriage, as a vocation, ...
With the celebration of Christmas just around the corner, Christians should look for ways to share the joy of Jesus' birth rather than draw up a laundry list of complaints, Pope Francis said. Speaking to pilgrims ...
With Christmas just over a week away, Christians should prepare for Jesus' birth by serving those in need rather than focusing on what awaits them under the Christmas tree, Pope Francis said. "We are so busy ...
Pope Francis asked visitors in St. Peter's Square to join him for a moment of silent prayer for migrants, especially those who recently drowned in the English Channel and in the Mediterranean and those who ...
Vigilance is an important aspect of Christian life because it prevents one's spirituality from becoming mediocre and lazy, Pope Francis said. During his Sunday Angelus address Nov. 28, the pope said Jesus' call to his disciples ...
Christians must strive for a sincere faith that seeks to serve others rather than to exploit the weakest for personal gain, Pope Francis said. Addressing pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square Nov. 7 for his Sunday ...
Pope Francis called on world leaders to aid the people of Haiti as the country continues to descend into chaos due to widespread violence, economic instability and natural disasters. During his Sunday Angelus address Oct. 31, ...
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