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Pope Francis prays at his Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square on April 12, 2023.

Pope Francis prays for victims of train crash in India that killed 275 people

Jun 4, 2023

By Courtney Mares

“May our heavenly Father welcome the souls of the deceased into his kingdom,” the pope prayed. Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address on June 4, 2023.

Pope Francis explains why Catholics make the sign of the cross

Jun 4, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Speaking on the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the pope highlighted how the simple gesture is a sign of... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during his Angelus address on March 19, 2023.

Pope Francis: The differences of others are an occasion to love better

Mar 19, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“How do we welcome the difficulties and differences of others? How do we welcome the people who have many limitations... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Angelus address on March 12, 2023.

Pope Francis: People are looking for ‘an oasis in the Church’

Mar 12, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“This Sunday the Gospel presents us one of the most beautiful and fascinating encounters Jesus has,” Pope Francis said. Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowd at his Sunday Angelus address on Jan. 29, 2023.

Pope Francis: The devil uses ‘three widespread and dangerous temptations’ to divide us

Feb 26, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The pope also offered advice for how to overcome temptations using the Word of God. Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowd at his Angelus address on Feb. 19, 2023.

Pope Francis: God asks us to love beyond ‘the logic of self-interest’

Feb 19, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The pope reflected on what it means to “love your enemies” in his Sunday Angelus address. Read more

Pope Francis (left); Bishop Rolando Álvarez (right)

Pope Francis asks Virgin Mary to intercede for Nicaragua after bishop sentenced to 26 years in prison

Feb 12, 2023

By Courtney Mares

“The news from Nicaragua has grieved me a great deal,” the pope said. Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowd at his Sunday Angelus address on Jan. 29, 2023.

Pope Francis decries culture that ‘throws away’ unborn children, elderly, poor

Jan 29, 2023

By Courtney Mares

In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis decried a culture that “throws away” unborn children, the elderly, and the poor... Read more

Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address on Jan. 22, 2023.

Pope Francis: To stay with Jesus requires the courage to leave our sins

Jan 22, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Following Jesus “means giving up the time wasted on so many useless things,” the pope said. Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address in St. Peter's Square on Jan. 15, 2023.

Pope Francis announces ecumenical prayer service, reflects on St. John the Baptist’s ‘spirit of service’

Jan 15, 2023

By Courtney Mares

An ecumenical prayer vigil will take place in St. Peter’s Square as part of the Church’s ongoing Synod on Synodality. Read more

Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address on Jan. 8, 2023.

Pope Francis: God’s justice frees us from the snares of evil

Jan 8, 2023

By Courtney Mares

On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope said in his Angelus address that “Jesus reveals God’s... Read more

Celebrations for the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Square on Jan. 6, 2023.

Pope Francis: the Three Kings found God in poverty

Jan 6, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Magi who came with gifts to worship the Child Jesus... Read more

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Pope Francis offers five commitments as Christmas approaches

Dec 21, 2022

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis’ 2021 Angelus message for Advent is worth recalling in the closing days before Christmas this year. Read more

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address on Dec. 18, 2022

Pope Francis: St. Joseph shows us how to respond to disappointed dreams

Dec 18, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“His courage is heroic and is exercised in silence,” Pope Francis said. Read more

Pope Francis at the Angelus Nov. 27, 2022.

Pope Francis: God is present ‘in everyday things’

Nov 27, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“In this time of Advent, let us be shaken out of our torpor and let us awaken from our slumber,”... Read more

Pope Francis speaking to pilgrims on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2022

Pope Francis calls on Catholics to become peacemakers

Nov 1, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis on Tuesday called on Catholics to “disarm their hearts” and become peacemakers.  Read more

Angelus address on June 12, 2022

Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Islamic terrorist attack in Somalia

Oct 30, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Somalia’s president said that at least 100 people were killed in the terrorist attack. Read more

Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address on Oct. 23, 2022.

Pope Francis warns of the danger of ‘spiritual arrogance’

Oct 23, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The pope warned that “spiritual arrogance” can lead to adoration of one’s ego instead of God. Read more

Pope Francis speaks from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Oct. 16, 2022.

Pope Francis: Prayer is medicine for the weary soul

Oct 16, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The pope also suggested a simple traditional spiritual practice that “is a bit forgotten today.” Read more

Pope Francis delivered his Angelus address on Sept. 18, 2022.

Pope Francis announces decision to extend Synod on Synodality to 2024

Oct 16, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The pope explained that he made the decision to provide more time for discernment. Read more