Tag: Pope Francis
Pope leads Via Crucis with young people in torch-lit St. Peter’s Square
For the second year in a row, Pope Francis led the Way of the Cross from St. Peter’s Square rather than Rome’s Colosseum because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Way of the Cross meditations written by children: Jesus calms our fears
Pope Francis has entrusted the preparation of the meditations for this year's Good Friday Way of the Cross to the Agesci Scout Group “Foligno I” (Umbria) and the Roman Parish of Santi Matiri di Uganda (Holy Martyrs of Uganda).
Pope at Angelus: Like Mary, we must follow Jesus
The Pope also offers prayers for all victims of violence, "especially those of this morning's attack in Indonesia in front of the Cathedral of Makassar".
Pope on Palm Sunday: Let us ask for the grace to be amazed
Presiding over the liturgy of Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Pope Francis underscored the sense of interior amazement that marks this celebration and remains with us throughout Holy Week.
Pope Francis: Doctor of the Church St. Alphonsus Liguori is ‘model of missionary outreach’
Pope Francis on Tuesday highlighted St. Alphonsus Liguori as a model of moral teaching, particularly the formation of well-formed consciences.
Pope on World Water Day: ‘Do not waste or pollute’
Marking World Water Day, Pope Francis sends a message calling for an urgent change of lifestyle so as not to waste or pollute water, and ensure that this basic human right is made accessible to all.