Inspiring Our Pope: Francis Often Speaks of Paul VI’s Influence on Him
While Pope Francis thinks Blessed Paul VI wrote “the greatest pastoral document that has ever been written,” great writing does not make a pope a saint.
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Pope to Visit Switzerland in June
Pope Francis will visit Geneva in June, Swiss authorities confirmed. Andre Simonazzi, spokesman for the Swiss Federal Council, confirmed the visit and said the pope will be welcomed by Swiss President Alain Berset when he arrives June 21, the Associated Press reported.
Pope: May Your Time and Space be Filled with Meaningful Relationships!
“Do not allow the spark of youth to be extinguished in the darkness of a closed room in which the only window to the outside world is a computer and smartphone,”
Pray With the Pope: March 2018
Pope’s prayer intention: That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.
Pope: Don’t Fast and then Treat Others Unkindly
Loudly boasting or complaining about fasting during Lent and treating others unkindly is not what God wants, Pope Francis said.
Our Pope Seeks Mercy, Not Division
Antonio Tonin, East London – It is with some sadness that I read in JH Goossens’ letter that he finds Pope Francis’ exhortation Amoris Laetitia in contradiction of the Church’s teaching.
Pope: Stop Payday Loan Sharks’ Trade
Usury is a grave sin that must be fought by building more just and humane economic and financial systems as well as by teaching people to live within their means, Pope Francis said.
Lent: Notice God’s work, Receive God’s Mercy
Lent is a time for Christians to get their hearts in sync with the heart of Jesus, Pope Francis said. “Let the Lord heal the wounds of sin and fulfill the prophecy made to our fathers
Pope: Lent is Time to be Aware of False Prophets and Cold Hearts
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.
