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Preserve Christian identity received at baptism, pope says

January 10, 2022

Before baptizing 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis reminded parents and godparents of their responsibility to care for and preserve the Christian identity the infants were about to receive.

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Doggone it: When a papal point misses the mark

January 10, 2022

Context is everything. But sometimes Pope Francis assumes people know him and the context of his words.

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Ordinary people called to be extraordinary Christian witnesses, pope says

January 6, 2022

Living out and proclaiming the Gospel are inseparable aspects at the heart of an authentically Christian life and witness, Pope Francis said in his message for World Mission Sunday.

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St. Joseph teaches fatherly love in ‘orphaned’ world, pope says

January 5, 2022

As the foster father of Jesus, St. Joseph is an example of the need for loving fathers and mothers in "an age of notorious orphanhood," Pope Francis said.

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Even when rejected, God seeks out his children, pope says

January 4, 2022

Christians can rest assured that even when they feel unworthy, God is a good shepherd who goes in search of them, Pope Francis said.

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Religious persecution an ‘insane’ act, pope says

January 4, 2022

To discriminate against or persecute those who profess their faith is an intolerable act that threatens the fraternal bonds shared by humanity, Pope Francis said.

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In World Sick Day message, pope says progress must never trump care

January 4, 2022

Although scientists have made great strides in the field of medicine, genuine care and listening to those who suffer must always be at the forefront of any therapy, Pope Francis said.

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Jesus’ humble birth a reminder of God’s love for humanity, pope says

December 22, 2021

The birth of the son of God in a humble stable, in the presence of both lowly shepherds and majestic Magi, is a "universal event that concerns all of humanity," Pope Francis said.