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Pope Francis
Without Christian hope, a virtuous life seems futile, pope says
Pope Francis continued his series of audience talks about vices and virtues by reflecting on the "theological" or New Testament virtue of hope.
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Jesus asks for faithfulness, but also friendship, pope says
"The Lord loves us; as a friend he wants our good and he wants us to share in his," Pope Francis told people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the recitation of the...
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Pope urges reparation to the Sacred Heart, including for abuse crisis
"How many tears still flow down God's cheeks while our world experiences so much abuse against the dignity of the person, even within the people of God," Pope Francis...
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Like Venice, people are beautiful, fragile, pope says in city built on water
Pope Francis went to Venice for a brief, but intense visit with women prisoners, artists, young people and thousands of faithful from this northern Italian region...
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Jesus laid down his life out of love for each person, pope says
Before reciting the "Regina Coeli" prayer, Pope Francis suggested people ask themselves why Jesus gave his life for them. The response, he said, must be that Jesus loves...
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In age of excess, temperance helps one experience real joy, pope says
Pope Francis has been talking about vices and virtues during his Wednesday general audiences.
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Pope, Council of Cardinals continue discussion of women in the church
Pope Francis and the nine members of his international Council of Cardinals, including U.S. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston, continue to listen to women theologians...
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Take evil seriously, pope says at general audience
In his series of talks about virtues, Pope Francis today looked at "fortitude" and how it is needed today.
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Pope prays at home while thousands attend Way of the Cross at Colosseum
While Pope Francis had been scheduled to attend the evening Way of the Cross ceremony in person, the Vatican released a communique right at the start of the service that...
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Tears flow as pope washes feet of women inmates at Rome prison
Pope Francis celebrated the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper at a women's prison, washing the feet of 12 inmates.
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Let 'tears of repentance' flow, pope tells priests at chrism Mass
Celebrating Mass with the priests of his Diocese of Rome, but also clergy from around the world, Pope Francis thanked them for their service and sacrifices, prayed that...
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On Palm Sunday, pope prays people open hearts to God, quell all hatred
Pope Francis begins Holy Week with Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square March 24.
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At audience, pope looks at virtue of prudence, prays for peace
After suffering from cold symptoms, Pope Francis said he's still having difficulty reading his speeches, but he took the microphone at the end of his general audience to...
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Memory book: Pope reviews his life and shares dreams for future
"Life: My Story Through History," published by HarperCollins, has a March 19 release date.
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Jesus wants all people to be saved, pope says at Angelus
Before reciting the Angelus March 10, Pope Francis looked at the day's Gospel reading, Jn 3:14-21, and especially the passage that says, "For God did not send his Son...
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Pope calls for the 'courage of the white flag,' negotiation, in Ukraine
Pope Francis' use of the term "white flag" while speaking in an interview about the war in Ukraine has raised questions, which the Vatican press office tried to explain...
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Pope has full day of appointments after going to hospital for tests
(Story updated Feb. 29) Pope Francis had a full slate of meetings Thursday. Suffering from "flu-like symptoms," Pope Francis canceled meetings Saturday and Monday; he...
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The courage of Christian martyrs is a blessing for everyone, pope says
The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, formerly known as the Apostleship of Prayer, released the pope's prayer intention for the month of March, which is dedicated to...
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Pope cancels another day of meetings because of flu symptoms
Pope Francis didn't seem to have any difficulty Feb. 25 when he recited the Angelus prayer with visitors in St. Peter's Square, but the Vatican press office said Feb. 26...
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Vices are 'beasts' of the soul that need taming, pope says at Angelus
The period of Lent helps Christians create moments of silence, prayer and reflection in order to correct one's vices and perceive the promptings of the Holy Spirit, Pope...