Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis applauds women on International Women’s Day
On International Women's Day, Pope Francis calls for an applause for women, saying "they deserve it," while praising their "tender hearts" and "ability to construct a more humane society."
Pope tells media to ‘globalise’ solidarity not indifference
Receiving in audience the staff of a Catholic Italian TV programme, Pope Francis expresses gratitude for its continuing commitment to...
Pope’s March prayer intention: For victims of abuse
In his prayer intention for March 2023, Pope Francis prays for victims of abuse, and says the Church must serve as a model of safeguarding...
Pope Francis’ 10 suggestions for Lent
February 22, 2023, marks the beginning of Lent with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. To celebrate this important liturgical season in...
Pope Francis: Ashes remind us of the truth about ourselves
Pope Francis reflects on the meaning of receiving ashes on our foreheads at the beginning of Lent, and during the Ash Wednesday Mass...
Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2023
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke all recount the episode of the Transfiguration of Jesus. There we see the Lord’s response to the failure of his disciples to understand him.