Stop and listen to Jesus this summer, says Pope
In his Sunday Angelus address the Pope urges the faithful to take time to meditate. Acknowledging that “Jesus overturns our way of thinking many times,” Pope Francis, during his Angelus meditation …
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Take these 11 thoughts and visit your grandma (or neighbor)
The pope has some simple advice and some profound reflections. We can all learn from his advice, young and old.
Why is Sunday Mass important, anyway? The pope explains
What would you do if you were at Calvary near Jesus crucified? In his reflection on the Eucharist during today’s general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis insisted again …
With help of God and doctors, Pope says he hopes to make Africa trip soon
Some wonder if security situation in DRC is another factor for cancellation, in addition to the Pope’s health. After the Vatican announced on Friday that Pope Francis is postponing his …
The heart is like a good wine, says Pope: The older the better
In a world obsessed with the body, old age saves us from the artificial myth of eternal youth. Wrinkles are a sign of life, of having made a journey, says …
Holy Spirit or Evil Spirit? Pope’s examples to decide (Full text of Pentecost homily)
Francis emphasized the importance of being able to discern the Holy Spirit’s voice. He gave a list of examples to help recognize when it’s the Spirit talking, or Satan. Pope …
Pope’s 3-petition prayer to the Holy Spirit
With the Spirit, we can have a living relationship, a convinced, joyful relationship with the Lord. On Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis gave examples of how to tell if it’s the …
Pope prays for Nigeria church attack victims
Pope Francis has prayed for the victims of an attack on a Nigerian church in which at least 25 worshippers were killed by gunmen. A Vatican statement said he had learned of …
The story of the Pope’s red shoes and why Pope Francis decide not to use them
And why did Pope Francis decide not to use them Many still remember Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI in their red shoes – and some even wonder why …
BREAKING: Three Bishops call Pope’s reading of Amoris Laetitia “alien” to Catholic faith
Three bishops have spoken out against Pope Francis’ interpretation of Amoris Laetitia to allow some remarried divorcees access to Holy Communion, saying such a reading is causing “rampant confusion,” is …