Pope on Pentecost: Open your heart to the Holy Spirit
In his homily for the Pentecost Sunday Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the meaning of the mysterious word, difficult to translate, that Jesus used to describe the Holy Spirit: Paraclete.
Pope to Friars Minor: ‘The poor and the excluded are your teachers!’
Pope Francis sends a message to participants in the General Chapter of the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor reminding them to always be witnesses of fraternity and a simple and joyful life as they gather to renew their vision and embrace the future.
Pope at Eucharistic Congress: Jesus asks each of us, ‘Who am I for you?’
Jesus’ question to His disciples in Sunday’s Gospel — “Who do you say that I am?” — is addressed to each one of us personally, Pope Francis said.
Pope to pray for victims of war and violence on All Souls Day
Pope Francis says the festivity on 2 November is an occasion to pray, in a special way, for all victims of war and violence.
Pope’s January prayer intention: For those who suffer religious persecution
Pope Francis dedicates his first prayer message of 2022 to combatting religious discrimination and persecution.
Love, protect the church despite its faults, pope says
The same love that gave St Joseph the strength to protect Jesus and Mary must inspire Christians to love the church, especially when calling out its sins and flaws, Pope Francis said.