Pope Francis calls for Poland to protect life amid protests over abortion law
VATICAN CITY -- As protests against a near-total ban on abortions gripped Poland, Pope Francis urged the people of the country to defend life.
Inspired by Gospel, Christians need to be active in society, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- The mission of the church and of all Christians is to proclaim and live the Gospel in daily life, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Authority is act of serving, not exploiting, others
VATICAN CITY - Those in positions of authority, especially in the Catholic Church, would do well to remember that their responsibility is to serve those in their care and not exploit them for their own selfish interests, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis calls for peace, dialogue in Caucasus region at Angelus
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis called for the use of dialogue -- not weapons -- for resolving the problems and conflict escalating in the Caucasus region.
Church becomes sick when not proclaiming Gospel, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- If the church fails to go out and proclaim the Gospel to those who are lost or forgotten, it risks falling ill to the evil that is committed by its own members, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis: Swat the fly of resentment; use the ointment of forgiveness
VATICAN CITY -- If people took seriously the Gospel call to forgive one another, the world would be a much better place, Pope Francis said.
Common good, not greed, must motivate search for vaccine, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- The common good -- and not political or economic gain -- should be at the heart of the race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, Pope Francis said.
Gossip worse than COVID, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- Gossip is "a plague worse than COVID," Pope Francis said, asserting that while speaking ill of others comes almost naturally, it is a tool of the devil to divide the church.
Pope Francis calls for day of prayer, fasting for Lebanon
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has asked Catholics and all people of goodwill to observe Sept. 4 as a day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon.
Cross is sign of God's love, not superstitious ornament, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- Christ's cross is a powerful symbol of God's love for humanity and not just a decoration or trinket, Pope Francis said.