Many women have become slaves of 'throwaway culture', Pope says
VATICAN – Exploiting women or treating them like objects is a sin against God, Pope Francis said.
Spread God's love with works of mercy, Pope says
VATICAN – God shows his love, not with great speeches, but with simple, tender acts of charity, Pope Francis said.
Seek Christ in 'abandoned tabernacles' of the poor, the lonely, Pope says
ROME – As he did with his disciples at Passover, Jesus asks all Christians to prepare a place for him, not in "exclusive, selective places" but rather in uncomfortable places that are "untouched by love, untouched by hope," Pope Francis said.
Holiness means living with hope, not doing extraordinary things, Pope says
VATICAN – A life of holiness isn't defined by having visions or performing extraordinary feats of devotion, but by living with the hope of salvation promised by Christ, Pope Francis said.
Marriage is not only for the bride and groom, but for whole Church, Pope says
VATICAN – Marriage is a sacrament not only for the bride and groom, but for the entire Catholic Church, because it proclaims that "love is possible," Pope Francis said.
The Holy Spirit changes hearts, Pope says on Pentecost
VATICAN – Christians should begin each day invoking the Holy Spirit, praying that the Spirit will lead them and the church closer to God and closer to any person in need, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.
Christ's disciples will be led where they do not want to go, Pope says
VATICAN – Priests are called to love, care for others and prepare for the cross, Pope Francis said.
A bishop's legacy should be encouragement to follow Christ, Pope says
VATICAN – When a bishop leaves a diocese, he should give an honest assessment of what he has done and where he has fallen short, but mostly he should encourage people to follow the Lord, Pope Francis said.
The devil is a big loser, but still manages to seduce us, Pope says
VATICAN – The devil is "a loser," but he still tricks people into giving him power, Pope Francis said.
Bishops must protect their people from danger, Pope says
VATICAN – A true bishop always stays close to his people, protecting them from "wolves" and from losing their way, Pope Francis said.