Tag: Pope Francis

The Pope's appeal came in the wake of a reflection on the year marked by violence, death, destruction, and mass displacement

The pope said that the Church learns true Christian gratitude and hope best from the Virgin Mary, as she contemplated the newborn Savior

Protests and disruptions to Masses were observed around the archdiocese, but it remains to be seen whether there will be consequences

“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 challenged the faithful to examine their commitment to witnessing the Gospel with consistency, humility, and confidence

“Today, 2,000 years later, unfortunately, we see that the persecution continues: There is persecution of Christians"

"My heart grieves for the victims of the abominable attack of 7 October, and I reiterate my urgent appeal for the liberation of those still being held hostage."

"As you conform us ever more to yourself, we shall bear witness before the world to the beauty of your countenance"

"While the real difference is between lovers and those who have lost that initial passion.... Only those who love fare forward”

“Sixty years after the Second Vatican Council, we are still debating the division between ‘progressives’ and ‘conservatives,’ but that is not the difference"