Vatican

The Gospel story of the sisters Mary and Martha, one sitting at Jesus’ feet and the other making sure their guest was served, is a lesson to Christians that every good deed done for others should flow from listening to God’s word, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis said all the speeches he has prepared for his trip to Canada “begin and end” with asking forgiveness.

Ten days after saying he would name two women to the group that helps him choose bishops, Pope Francis appointed three women to the office.

The more Catholics and Pentecostals understand each other and bear witness to Jesus’ call for his disciples to be one, the more effective they can be in sharing the Gospel, Pope Francis said.

Christians are called to follow the example of the good Samaritan and not just look with compassion at those who suffer, but also draw near to them, Pope Francis said.