St. Francis Xavier offers the faithful, especially young people who are itching to make a difference in the world, a wonderful example of how to find courage in prayer and spread the joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
Holy Spirit defends, consoles those who call on his help, pope says
The Holy Spirit “is not a passing guest who comes to pay us a courtesy visit. He is a companion for life, a stable presence” who “desires to dwell in our spirits,” Pope Francis said May 14.
Women are exploited in political disputes, cultural ideologies, pope says
Peace is urgently needed in today’s world, and women should be more greatly appreciated, Pope Francis told hundreds of Catholic women.
Holy Year 2025 website to go live; registration opens in the fall
The Vatican office in charge of coordinating plans for the Holy Year 2025 announced they are launching a new website and releasing an app to help people register and to guide them along their pilgrimage in Rome.
Mission is oxygen for Christian life, pope tells missionary institutes
The proclamation of the Gospel is not an optional or secondary part of the church’s life, Pope Francis said.
It’s unfair, humiliating if only the rich can build a family, pope says
Starting a family and having children has become a kind of herculean task when instead it should be valued and supported by everyone, Pope Francis said at a meeting in Rome on Italy’s severe decline in population growth.
People should be free to choose, not forced, to migrate, pope says in message
Eliminating the root causes of forced migration means ensuring everyone has an equal share in the common good, their fundamental rights are respected and their lives can flourish through integral human development, Pope Francis said.
Jesus shows what path to take, especially in times of trouble, pope says
Christians have no need to be afraid or hopeless because Jesus always tells the faithful where they are going and how to get there, Pope Francis said.
Church must protect its huge audiovisual archives, media assets, pope says
There is real “cultural urgency” for the entire Catholic Church to preserve its audiovisual, documentary and other media archives and assets, Pope Francis said.
Pope to safeguarding commission: Be kind, bring hope, heal broken lives
Safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons must be a priority for everyone in the church, Pope Francis said.
Dialogue requires sincerity, respect, pope tells Christian, Muslim leaders
Interreligious dialogue requires sincerity and mutual respect to be fruitful, Pope Francis told Christian and Muslim leaders.
U.S.-based Cross Catholic Outreach continues support for pope’s efforts
A Florida-based Catholic relief and development organization has been playing an important part in assisting with Pope Francis’ aid efforts for Ukraine, the organization’s president said.