With Christmas just over a week away, visitors came to St. Peter’s Square with their Baby Jesus figurines for a traditional blessing by the pope. Many children came with small figurines for their family...
God sends his consolation to those in need of reassurance, even when they are facing death, Pope Francis said. Just like the early Christian martyrs, who sang as they marched to their deaths in...
If the Holy Family lived in Rome and the baby Jesus had a cold or flu, Mary and Joseph certainly would bring him to the Vatican pediatric clinic for help, Pope Francis said. The...
No one should be afraid to turn to God with prayer, especially in times of great doubt, suffering and need, Pope Francis said. Jesus does not want people to become numb to life’s...
Pope Francis has a full schedule of Christmastime liturgies planned for December and January, including the customary baptism of newborn babies Jan. 13, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The Vatican...
When storm clouds gather and the Catholic Church is tossed by the scandalous behaviour of some of its members, Catholics must repeat what St. Francis of Assisi repeated: “God is and that suffices,” the...
Jesus’ way of praying to his father throughout his life is a reminder for Christians that prayer is more than asking God for something but is a way of establishing an intimate relationship with him, Pope Francis said.
Every heart enslaved by false idols and evil desires needs a “transplant” with a heart filled with love, joy, goodness, hope and generosity, Pope Francis said.
Bible / Jesus / Pope Francis / Scripture
by Caleb SC · Published November 30, 2018 · Last modified November 28, 2018
People would be wise to think about Judgment Day and wonder what God will see when he examines their lives, Pope Francis said. “If the Lord were to call me today, what would I...
A new constitution to rule the Roman curia, as the bureaucracy of the Vatican is known, will reflect Pope Francis’ call for a missionary Church that is focused on preaching the Gospel. This is...
Church / Jesus / Pope Francis
by asiel · Published November 29, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
Jesus showed his authority as king not through the power of weaponry, violence or deceit but by the power of his love for the world through his death on the cross, Pope Francis...
Church / Pope Francis / Prayer
by Kilian SC · Published November 27, 2018 · Last modified November 26, 2018
Pope Francis asked people to give thanks to God for the gift of so many men and women living a cloistered life of total dedication to prayer.
