VATICAN CITY (CNA)—True Christians are not sad or gloomy, says Pope Francis, but have the specific task of being bearers of hope, not only with their words, but with actions … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged Christians to fight these temptations with the power of prayer. … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Mexico after they suffered a devastating earthquake Sept. 19, as he asked for the intercession of Our Lady of … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Colombia, saying the desire for peace in the country is proof the violence of their past doesn’t have the last word, … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis spoke about the sacrifice of the cross, explaining how as followers of Christ we must embrace suffering, because it is through the suffering and death of … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis told pilgrims to ignore gloomy people who drag others down, and stressed the need to maintain a healthy dose of the joy experienced in our first … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis said going through life downcast as if it has no meaning is not the attitude of a Christian, who has the assurance that even when things … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis said good and evil are often entwined, and that as sinners, we can’t label any one group or institution as bad, since we all face temptation … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis said that in the parable of the seed and the sower Jesus invites us to reclaim the ‘soil’ of our hearts by bringing to him, in … Continued
VATICAN CITY—Men and women who carry the heavy burden of life’s troubles can find relief in Christ, who does not take away the load, but carries it as well, Pope … Continued