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Christians in affluent societies must combat ‘throwaway culture,’ pope says

January 30, 2023

Christians must combat the prevalent culture of wastefulness by becoming poor in spirit, Pope Francis said.

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Christians must not be oppressed by guilt, but filled with joy, pope says

January 25, 2023

Christians must not "put pressure on others" to convert or induce in them "feelings of guilt," but take a weight off their shoulders through joyfully sharing the Gospel, Pope Francis said.

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Learn to understand fear, not be enslaved by it, pope says

January 23, 2023

The best way to fight a sense of fear about the future is to do good today, Pope Francis said.

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Health care is a universal right, not a luxury, pope says

January 17, 2023

Health care is not a luxury, it is a right that belongs to everyone, Pope Francis told health care workers.

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Artificial intelligence must not hurt the most vulnerable, pope says

January 10, 2023

Pope Francis criticized the use of artificial intelligence in ways that negatively affect the most vulnerable, specifically those seeking asylum.

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Wife of Ukrainian prisoner of war gives pope names of more POWs

December 22, 2022

A Ukrainian woman with her young son presented Pope Francis with several gifts and the names of Ukrainian prisoners of war, including her husband's.

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God offers many ways to face life’s challenges, choices, pope says

December 21, 2022

Believers do not need to be afraid of obstacles, struggles and choices in life because God is always near, offering his love and guidance, Pope Francis said.

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Put down the phone, look to God, look at others, pope tells kids

December 19, 2022

Pope Francis encouraged youngsters to put down their phones to spend time praying and looking at other people to see their needs.