Laughter Defeats the Temptation of Self-Importance
Laughter is the best medicine for religious men and women to overcome the temptation of feeling too important or being too busy to serve others, Pope Francis said.
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Don’t Compromise on Protecting Minors from Abuse
Pope Francis said he told the bishops and priests of Chile to be uncompromising when it comes to protecting minors from sexual abuse and to trust that God will purify and renew his church during this time of trial.
In-Flight Nuptials: Pope Didn’t Glide over Church Requirements
Pope Francis’ decision to convalidate the marriage of two flight attendants in the air sent waves of turbulence through the Catholic blogosphere, where respected canon lawyers and pastors raised serious questions about the pope sending a message that marriage wasn’t so serious.
Mass on the Beach: Pope Gives Hope to a Battered City
Encouraging the people of one of Peru’s most battered cities, Pope Francis said the Gospel message can give Christians strength and hope to navigate amid life’s storms.
Pope: Pray with Courage and Conviction, Not Like a Parrot
Prayer is a “high stakes” endeavour, requiring courage, perseverance and patience, Pope Francis said. Courage is needed to stick one’s neck out and “challenge the Lord,” pursuing and confronting him with one’s appeals, the pope said in his homily at Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
Pope’s Message for World Day of Migrants
With millions of people fleeing violence, persecution and poverty around the globe, individual nations must expand options that make it possible for migrants and refugees to cross their borders safely and legally, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Priests Who Lead Double Lives Wound the Church
Priests who preach one thing and do another are wounded and harm the church, Pope Francis said.
Pope to Diplomats: This is What World Peace Takes
Because everyone has a right to life, liberty and personal security, nations must find nonviolent solutions to conflict and difficulties, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Don’t Worry About Other’s Faults, Own Up To Your Own Sins
Fear and the shame of admitting one’s own sins leads to pointing fingers and accusing others rather than recognising one’s own faults, Pope Francis said.
