The mission of the church and of all Christians is to proclaim and live the Gospel in daily life, Pope Francis said. "Each one of us, by virtue of baptism, is called to be an active ...
God loves and has prepared a banquet for everyone -- "the just and sinners, the good and the bad, the intelligent and the uneducated" -- and every Christian is called to go out to the ...
Those in positions of authority, especially in the Catholic Church, would do well to remember that their responsibility is to serve those in their care and not exploit them for their own selfish interests, Pope ...
Conversion is an ongoing process that relies on God's endless patience and grace, Pope Francis said. Living a Christian life "is not made up of dreams and beautiful aspirations, but of concrete commitments, in order to ...
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If people took seriously the Gospel call to forgive one another, the world would be a much better place, Pope Francis said. “How much suffering, how many wounds, how many wars ...
Gossip is "a plague worse than COVID," Pope Francis said, asserting that while speaking ill of others comes almost naturally, it is a tool of the devil to divide the church. Commenting Sept. 6 on the ...
Christ's cross is a powerful symbol of God's love for humanity and not just a decoration or trinket, Pope Francis said. While Christians often hang a crucifix on the wall or wear one around their necks, ...
The central focus of a Christian's life and all he or she does to help others must be Jesus Christ, Pope Francis said. "Christian charity is not simple philanthropy but, on the one hand, it is ...
Even while enjoying a summer break, people should not forget those who are suffering because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis said Aug. 16 after reciting the Angelus prayer with visitors in St. Peter's Square. The ...
Those who take time to understand Jesus will find he loves them and wants what is best for them, Pope Francis said. Once people understand that Christ's heart is full of compassion and can bear people's ...
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