From the Pope
Don’t waste time talking to the devil, pope says at Angelus
When facing temptation, Christians should follow Jesus’ example by not engaging in fruitless talk with the father of lies, Pope Francis said.
Lent begins with reminder of all that fades away, pope says
Marked with ashes, Christians set off on a Lenten journey where they strive to leave behind everything that will turn to dust and instead focus on drawing closer to God and God’s promise of eternal life, Pope Francis said.
‘Evil’s days are numbered,’ pope says at audience
The holiness of God is a power that is constantly expanding and will defeat all evil once and for all, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Respect, dialogue key for peace between Christians, Muslims
Pope Francis said his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates, while brief, was a new page in relations between Christians and Muslims at a time when conflict and violence threaten the goal of lasting peace.
True love for God leads to compassionate care for others, pope says
People cannot feel authentic compassion for others if they do not feel true love for Christ, Pope Francis said.
Pope looks back 800 years to St. Francis’ dialogue with Muslim sultan
Pope Francis will have St. Francis of Assisi on his mind when he visits Abu Dhabi Feb. 3-5 and Morocco in late March.
Gift of fidelity in marriage, priesthood is possible, pope says
Unity and fidelity are indispensable cornerstones of Christian marriage, Pope Francis said.
Bishops must realize seriousness of abuse crisis, pope says
The primary goal of the Vatican’s February summit on clerical sexual abuse and child protection is to help bishops understand the urgency of the crisis, Pope Francis said.
Pope calls for peace in Venezuela, denounces Philippine church bombing
Pope Francis prayed that a peaceful solution may be found in Venezuela as uncertainty and political instability grip the country.
Pope says it’s ‘grave sin’ to deny God has blessed other Christians
Just as divisions in society grow when wealth is not shared, divisions within Christianity grow when the richness of gifts God has given to one Christian church or community are not recognized and shared, Pope Francis said.
Lord’s Prayer is reaching out for father’s loving embrace, pope says
To pray well, people need to have the heart of a child — a child who feels safe and loved in a father’s tender embrace, Pope Francis said.
‘Nationalistic tendencies’ threaten world peace, pope tells diplomats
As it did prior to the Second World War, the rise of nationalism in the world poses a threat to peace and constructive dialogue among nations, Pope Francis said.
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