“Even today we can risk not getting close to Jesus because we don’t feel big enough, because we don’t think ourselves worthy. This is a great temptation; it has to do not only with self-esteem, but with faith itself,” Pope Francis said.
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Being Close to Pope Is An Amazing Experience
When Pope Francis made his way to the Campus Misericordiae (Field of Mercy) vigil site at Brzegi, Poland, he was a welcome sight. To and from the field, the World Youth Day pilgrims had walked around 11 miles.
WYD Report: First Encounter with Pope (with slideshow)
“Once the pope came out everyone’s spirits lifted up,” Goncalves said. “They ran to the gate to see a glimpse of him. Everyone wanted to be part of it.”
Pope Falls in Poland, Is Not Hurt
Pope Francis falls while using incense at the start of July 28 Mass to mark the 1,050th anniversary of the baptism of Poland near the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa during his World Youth Day visit.
Pope Says Nice Attack Was ‘Blind Violence’
Remembering the victims of the tragic terrorist attack in Nice, France, Pope Francis prayed that God may give comfort to grieving families and foil the plans of those who wish to harm others.
Youth Views: “The world has heard enough of the so-called rights of man. Let it hear something of the rights of God.” — Pope Leo XIII
So-called rights of man at times tend to lose the morality of the rights of God. God gave us the Ten Commandments and the two great commandments, but we forget to treat others as we would like to be treated. Man falls into the deadly sins, but we must notice God is our salvation.
New Book with Retired Pope Benedict Due in September
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has given another interview to the journalist and author Peter Seewald, and a German publisher announced it would be released worldwide Sept. 9.
Brooklyn Youth Ready To Join Pope in Poland
Michele Cipriano, 20, a catechist at St. Patrick, also feels blessed to go to her second WYD. “This isn’t a vacation. We are going for a purpose, we have a mission,” she said.
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for July
Each month, Pope Francis entrusts two special intentions to his worldwide prayer network, known as the Apostleship of Prayer. Here are this month’s intentions.
Understanding Pope’s Comments on Marriage
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, recently stated in some remarks to a Diocesan Pastoral Conference of the Diocese of Rome, of which he is, of course, the bishop, that many marriages may be invalid because of people’s lack of understanding of the nature of marriage and the commitment involved.