Tag: General Audience

Pope Francis renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, imploring that “prisoners of war” and the “tortured” be freed

“Let us ask the Lord for peace, and may we not forget these brothers and sisters of ours who suffer greatly in these war-torn places"

“In a distorted world, we must remember the form in which we were shaped, the image of God that is forever imprinted upon us"

The pontiff expressed deep concern over ongoing conflicts, emphasizing the tragic impact on countless defenseless civilians

Lust, the Pope explained, mocks and plunders the beauty of pure, innocent love, involving both the body and the psyche

"What matters is the distortion of our relationship with food and how it changes us and our hearts," Pope Francis said

He expressed his deep concern for those suffering in the ongoing conflicts in Palestine, Israel, and Ukraine

Christians' spiritual life "is not peaceful, linear, and without challenges, but, on the contrary, Christian life demands a constant battle”

“When temptation comes, never talk. Close the door, close the window, close your heart. In this way we defend ourselves from this seduction"

Pope Francis likened the Nativity scene to a well, describing it as a source of hope and joy. He characterized it as a "living Gospel