The image of baby Jesus nestled in the manger is a much-needed reminder during the pandemic that God gives the world the gift of hope in troubled times, Pope Francis said.
Meeting with delegations from Castelli in Italy's Abruzzo region and from Kocevje,
Anyone who thinks eternal life will be boring should ask a couple in love whether they want that love to endure forever, said the preacher of the papal household.
Human beings are "finite beings capable of the infinite, mortal beings with an innate
Reflecting on crises still unfolding in Syria and Iraq, Pope Francis encouraged every effort -- big or small -- to help foster peace there and help Christians remain.
Highlighting the desire of refugees to return to their homes, the pope appealed to the
Praying to God in times of joy and sorrow is a natural, human thing to do because it connects men and women to their father in heaven, Pope Francis said.
While oftentimes, people can look for their own solutions to their suffering and
Pope Francis sought the intercession of the first Indigenous saint of the Americas as COVID-19 continued to devastate many Latin American countries.
While greeting Spanish-speaking faithful during his weekly general audience Dec. 9, the pope marked the feast day of St. Juan Diego,
Mary's Immaculate Conception offers a glimpse to the promised life for all Christians who open their hearts to God and his grace, Pope Francis said.
Addressing pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on the feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8, the pope said
Marking the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal church, Pope Francis proclaimed a yearlong celebration dedicated to the foster father of Jesus.
In a Dec. 8 apostolic letter, "Patris Corde" ("With a father's heart"), the pope said Christians
Pope Francis approved new changes to the Vatican's financial watchdog agency concerning its internal governance, hiring procedures and its role as a "supervisory" body.
Established in 2010 and charged with preventing and countering suspected money laundering and the financing of terrorism, the Vatican
Barring any obstacles caused by the global pandemic, Pope Francis is set to begin international travel again in 2021 by visiting Iraq in March, which would make him the first pope to visit this nation.
"Pope Francis, accepting the invitation of the Republic
No pandemic and no kind of crisis can extinguish the light of Christ, Pope Francis said.
May people let his light into their heart "and let us lend a hand to those who need it most. In this way God will be born