After Istanbul attack, Pope prays for those who fight 'bloody stain' of terrorism
VATICAN CITY – On the first day of the new year and the 50th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis condemned a terrorist attack which took place in Istanbul early Sunday morning, praying for the victims, the injured and in support of everyone who works to fight violence and terrorism.
New Year calls for courage, hope; no more hatred, selfishness, Pope says
VATICAN CITY – Whether the new year will be good or not depends on us choosing to do good each day, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis: Middle East Christians reflect heroism of St. Stephen
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has said the heroic martyrdom of St. Stephen is mirrored in the persecution of modern-day Christians, particularly in the Middle East.
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for peace around the world
VATICAN CITY – In his traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing Christmas Day, Pope Francis prayed that the Child Jesus, also called the Prince of Peace, would bring a real and lasting peace to everyone suffering from violence and conflict around the world.
Pope Francis at Midnight Mass: Want to see God this Christmas? Be humble
VATICAN CITY – On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis noted how the coming of Jesus as an infant is paradoxical to the images of grandeur that had accompanied the prophesies on the coming of the Messiah, saying this should challenges us to go beyond the ephemeral and focus on what really counts.
Real gift this Christmas? God giving world his son, Jesus, Pope says to Vatican employees
VATICAN CITY – While exchanging gifts for Christmas is a beautiful tradition, Pope Francis said, do not forget the one and only real gift people will ever receive is God's gift to humanity – his son, Jesus Christ.
Pope Francis' speech to the Roman Curia
Pope Francis met with members of the Roman Curia to exchange Christmas greetings Dec. 22. At the gathering, the Pope also outlined guiding principles for reform of the Roman Curia. Below is Vatican Radio's full English translation of his speech:
Pope advances sainthood causes of martyrs during Spanish civil war
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis furthered the sainthood causes of seven men and women as well as recognized more than 100 martyrs who were killed during the Spanish civil war.
Frugal Pope Francis spotted shoes shopping in Rome
ROME – As cardinal archbishop of Buenos Aires, he took the subway. Then as Pope, he went out to buy his own eyeglasses. And now he picked up a pair of shoes.
At Christmas, Jesus offers a new kind of hope, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY – While hope can often be viewed as the desire for things out of our reach, Pope Francis has said that the birth of Jesus offers us a new kind hope – one which, thanks to the Incarnation, is attainable and leads to a different goal.
Pope’s world peace day message is built on hope
The annual World Day of Peace message is an occasion that can’t help but highlight the idealism expected from popes.