Friday, July 15, 20160253Pope Francis condemned the attack on Bastille Day celebrations in France, calling it an act of "blind violence." The pope expressed his "deep sorrow" and "spiritual...
Tuesday, June 28, 20160216Pope Francis led a Vatican celebration for the 65th anniversary of retired Pope Benedict XVI's priestly ordination on June 28. The two were joined by the heads of...
Monday, June 6, 20160245 Even in the midst of suffering and death, Christians can become witnesses of the resurrection and the power of God's compassion, Pope Francis said as he proclaimed two...
Monday, May 2, 20160201For peace in the family, community and nation, people need to recognize their faults and ask forgiveness, Pope Francis told thousands of pilgrims, including hundreds of...
Wednesday, April 27, 20160200To ignore the suffering of another person is to ignore God, Pope Francis said. And going to church does not automatically make someone love their neighbor, the pope said...
Friday, April 8, 20160143The same mercy and patience that are essential for building a strong family must be shown to those whose families are in trouble or have broken up, Pope Francis said in...
Wednesday, March 23, 20160166God's love is limitless and the church's Holy Week services offer Christians a deeper understanding of his infinite mercy, Pope Francis said.
Wednesday, March 23, 20160138Assuring his prayers for the victims and families of the terrorist attack in Brussels, Pope Francis condemned the "cruel abominations" and prayed for the conversion of...
Wednesday, February 24, 20160162Wealth and power are meant to serve the poor and the well-being of everyone, not to selfishly exploit others, Pope Francis said. When power loses that sense of service,...