Pope Francis asked 23 new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard to draw close to the sacraments, read Scripture and meditate on spiritual texts, including during calm shifts on guard.
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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.
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.
After Praying for Peace in Ukraine, Pope Greets Russian Orthodox Official
Shortly after urging people to pray the rosary for peace and entrusting the people of Ukraine to Mary’s care, Pope Francis met briefly with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, director of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church.
Pope Francis Toes Cautious Line On Ukraine During Hungary Visit
In the lead-up to Pope Francis’ weekend trip to Hungary, expectations were high for how he would engage the issue of the war raging in neighboring Ukraine, with many locals hoping for some strong language from the pontiff.
World Youth Day Helps Inspire Young People to Serve Others, Pope Says
World Youth Day is an antidote against indifference, isolation and lethargy, Pope Francis said.
Borders Should Be Points of Contact, Not Separation, Pope Says in Hungary
To be Christian is to be open and welcoming to others, Pope Francis said as he celebrated Mass outside Hungary’s Parliament building.
Human Potential Expands Exponentially When People Work Together, Pope Says
Meeting leading Hungarian academics, researchers and inventors, Pope Francis said humility and humanity are the keys to creativity and to ensuring that technology serves people and not the other way around.
True Faith is Open to Others, Pope Repeatedly Says in Hungary
Praising the piety and charity of Hungarian Christians and their commitment to supporting traditional family life, Pope Francis said Christ also calls them to open their hearts — and perhaps their borders — to others in need.