Christ's resurrection brings hope amid 'Easter of war,' Pope Francis says
The joy of Christ's resurrection is needed now more than ever in a time when war in Ukraine and other parts of the world makes the hope for peace seem like an illusion, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing.
Risen Christ brings peace to broken world, Pope Francis says at Easter Vigil
The joy of Jesus' resurrection from the dead gives joy and strength to those who are called to bring peace, reconciliation and justice to the suffering and the downtrodden, Pope Francis said.
Victory is not raising a flag on pile of rubble, Pope Francis says on Palm Sunday
Jesus obeyed the most challenging of commandments: to love one's enemies; and he invites humanity to do the same by breaking a vicious cycle of evil, sorrow and hatred with love and forgiveness, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday.
'With a heart broken,' Pope Francis prays for peace in Ukraine
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis said his heart was "broken" by the war in Ukraine, and he pleaded again, "Silence the weapons!"
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Kazakhstan
VATICAN CITY -- With dozens of people reported dead and thousands detained in Kazakhstan, Pope Francis prayed for the victims and for a return of peace in the former Soviet republic.
Preserve Christian identity received at baptism, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- Before baptizing 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis reminded parents and godparents of their responsibility to care for and preserve the Christian identity the infants were about to receive.
On New Year's, Pope Francis says a mature faith is realistic, but hope-filled
VATICAN CITY -- As Catholics begin a new year contemplating the motherhood of Mary, they should be inspired not to let problems weaken their faith or prevent them from helping others grow, Pope Francis said.
Tombs of fallen soldiers are cry for peace, pope says on All Souls' feast
ROME -- The tombstones of soldiers killed in war cry out to people today to end all wars and to stop the production of weapons, Pope Francis said.
Faith is not a transactional relationship with God, Pope Francis says at Angelus
VATICAN CITY -- People should ask themselves whether their faith has become a "commercial relationship" with God or if it is a relationship built on freedom, love and generosity, Pope Francis said.
Eucharist heals from idolatry of 'self,' Pope Francis says at Mass in Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Spending time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament can heal Christians from a self-absorbed religiosity that is ostentatious and triumphalist, Pope Francis said.