On an ecumenical trip to Sweden, Pope Francis said Christ’s followers are called “to confront the troubles and anxieties of our age with the spirit and love of Jesus,” and offered a new list of beatitudes for modern Christians.
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Pope Donates $100,000 to Haiti Hurricane Fund
As a sign of his closeness and concern, Pope Francis sent aid money to hurricane-stricken Haiti.
Pope Urges Sports World To Maintain Its Integrity
Pope Francis challenged the sports world to fend off corrupt and manipulative practices and to uphold the values of honesty, fairness and transparency.
Pope Canonizes Seven New Saints
The church’s seven new saints were holy not because of their own efforts but because of “the Lord who triumphs in them and with them,” Pope Francis said.
Pope: Vote Your Conscience
Catholics facing difficult political choices must study the issues, pray about the election and then vote according to their consciences, Pope Francis said.
Pope in Azerbaijan: Respect Differences
Cooperation, peace and prosperity come when people hold fast to their cultural and religious identities without denigrating or trying to deny the rights and identities of others, Pope Francis said Oct. 2, the last day of his three-day trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Dioceses Slowly Unpack Pope’s ‘Amoris Laetitiae’
Leaders of the U.S. Catholic Church have been proceeding carefully in their efforts to understand and implement the pope’s exhortation on marriage and family, according to a report issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Pope Francis’ October Prayer Intentions
Each month, Pope Francis entrusts two special intentions to his worldwide prayer network, known as the Apostleship of Prayer. For October, the pope asks that we pray for journalists and World Mission Day.
Pope, Vatican Worried Over North Korea
Pope Francis and the Vatican are concerned about continuing tensions on the Korean peninsula “on account of the nuclear tests carried out by North Korea,” the Vatican spokesman confirmed.
Pope: In Times of Despair, Don’t Turn Away from God
Don’t respond to grief or anguish with pills, alcohol or avoidance – figure out what is going on inside your heart, then turn to God and beg him for help, Pope Francis said Sept. 27 during an early morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae.