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Pope Prays that Pastors will have Courage to be Close to Their People
Pope Francis prayed that God would give pastors the courage to be close to their people as he celebrated Mass Friday.
You Must Live the Faith to Share it Well, Pope Francis Says
To say you are a Christian while not living like one does not show people the real treasure of the faith – which we have the obligation to share, Pope Francis said at Mass April 25.
Pope Francis Donates Ventilators in Honor of St. George’s Feast Day
Ventilators were delivered to hospitals in Romania, Spain, and Italy on April 23, the feast of St. George, the patron saint of Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Pope Francis Prays for Families Going Hungry amid Pandemic
Pope Francis asked people to pray on Thursday for families who are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican Releases Free Online Prayer Book Amid Pandemic
The Vatican has released a free online prayer book to help Catholics seeking divine assistance amid the coronavirus crisis.
The Holy Spirit Heals Divisions Caused by Money, Vanity, and Gossip, Pope Francis Says
The Holy Spirit can help Christians overcome the three temptations that destroy community, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Tuesday.
Pope Francis’ Homily on Divine Mercy Sunday: Full Text
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, delivered April 19 at Santo Spirito in Sassia, Rome.
Pope Prays for Those Caring for Disabled Patients amid Pandemic
Pope Francis prayed for those caring for people with disabilities during the coronavirus crisis at his morning Mass Saturday.
“Reconciliation the only remedy to this broken nation”: South Sudanese Prelate at Easter
The need for reconciliation in the world’s youngest nation where a government of national unity has recently been put in place was a key highlight of the Easter message of the Archbishop of the country’s only Metropolitan See, Juba Archdiocese. The South Sudanese Prelate described his country as “broken” and in need of “God’s intervention.”
Pope Francis Commends Women Caring for Others Under COVID-19 Lockdown
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to pray for women who are currently caring for children, aiding the elderly, or working in healthcare or law enforcement amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Crisis Forces Us to Choose Between Life and Love of Money, Says Pope Francis
We face a fundamental choice as we seek to resolve the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said during his morning Mass Monday.
Pope Francis' Easter Special Apostolic Blessing "Urbi et Orbi" Message 2020: Full text
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi message, delivered April 12 at the Basilica of St. Peter.
Pope Francis’ Easter Blessing: May Christ "heal the wounds of an afflicted humanity"
In his Easter blessing, Pope Francis called on humanity to unite in solidarity and look to the risen Christ for hope amid the coronavirus pandemic.
At Easter Vigil, Pope Francis Urges Christians to Be “messengers of life amid death"
Pope Francis urged Christians to be “messengers of life in a time of death” as he celebrated the Easter Vigil in a nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Francis’ Homily at the Easter Vigil: Full Text
The full prepared text of the Easter Vigil homily of Pope Francis, delivered April 11 at St. Peter's Basilica.
Pope welcomes Turin Shroud livestream for those ‘harshly tried by pandemic’
Pope Francis has praised the decision to livestream the exposition of the Turin Shroud on Holy Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic.
At Good Friday's Way of the Cross, Pope Francis Prays for Those Serving the Suffering
Pope Francis prayed for those who are serving the suffering as he presided at the Stations of the Cross in a deserted St. Peter’s Square on Good Friday evening.
Pope Startles Host with Call on Live TV, Says "I am close to the People of God"
“I am close, I am close to you all,” Pope Francis said on Good Friday, making a surprise call-in to a live Italian television program.
The Cross has Changed the Meaning of Suffering, Says Papal Preacher on Good Friday
Through his death on the cross, Jesus has redeemed all human pain, including the suffering caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., said at the Vatican on Good Friday.
Even with COVID-19, “Churches must remain open in our hearts”: South Sudanese Bishop
As governments struggle to contain the spread of COVID-19, reinforcing preventive measures, a South Sudanese Catholic Bishop has encouraged Christians to recognize the fact that as people of God, they are the church that “must remain open” amid directives to close church buildings.
