Don't let your screens come before God, encounter, Pope says
VATICAN – Pope Francis told consecrated men and women Friday that they are called to have real encounters with their brothers and sisters, and that technology should never have a higher priority than time spent with God and others.
Division, segregation a threat to humanity, Pope tells indigenous people
TEMUCO, Chile – Celebrating Mass in a land steeped in indigenous history and culture, Pope Francis said the greatest threat facing humanity is the stifling of differences driven by the idea that some cultures are better than others.
Fear becomes sin when it leads to hostility toward migrants, Pope says
VATICAN – Being afraid and concerned about the impact of migration is not a sin, Pope Francis said, but it is a sin to let those fears lead to a refusal to help people in need.
Pray with courage, conviction, not mindlessly like a parrot, Pope says
VATICAN – Prayer is a "high stakes" endeavor, requiring courage, perseverance and patience, Pope Francis said.
Pastors who lead double lives wound the Church, Pope says
VATICAN – Pastors who preach one thing and do another are wounded and harm the church, Pope Francis said.
Bullying is the devil's work, Pope says
VATICAN – Just as the influence of the Holy Spirit is recognized when one does an act of charity, Christians also must recognize the presence of the devil when bullying occurs, Pope Francis said.
"Funeral faces", pessimism of life are not Christian, Pope says
VATICAN – Christians have good reason to be joyful and should let it shine in their faces rather than sport sad, pessimistic looks, Pope Francis said.
Keep hearts open, ready to hold Christ this Christmas, Pope says
VATICAN – Countries with low birthrates suffer from that awful disease called "demographic winter," Pope Francis said in a morning homily.
God's greatness can be found in the little things, Pope says
VATICAN – God shows his greatness through his tenderness toward his children like a loving father, Pope Francis said.
Humility not about being polite, but accepting humiliation, Pope says
VATICAN – Like a sprout, humility needs to be nourished so that the Holy Spirit may grow within all Christians, Pope Francis said.