Faith is the worship of God, not oneself, Pope Francis says on Epiphany
VATICAN CITY -- Worshipping the Lord as the Three Kings did involves making a journey "from the greatest form of bondage: slavery to oneself," Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.
Pope Francis: 'A victory for women is a victory for humanity'
VATICAN CITY -- The world will not know peace unless there is an end to violence against women, the exploitation of their bodies and the denial of their dignity, Pope Francis said on the feast of Mary, Mother of God.
Put the phone away and talk to each other, Pope Francis urges families
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis prayed that people all over the world would end 2019 "in peace, peace in their hearts," and that families would mark New Year's by "communicating with one another."
Christmas says, 'You are loved,' Pope Francis says at Midnight Mass
VATICAN CITY -- Christmas night tells each person, no matter how poor or sinful, that they are utterly and totally loved by God, Pope Francis said as he celebrated Jesus' birth.
Pray before a Nativity Scene, Pope Francis suggests
VATICAN CITY -- Putting up a Nativity scene before Christmas is a reminder to stop and remember what Christmas is really about and to prepare one's heart like a manger for the coming of Christ, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis blesses infant Jesus statues at Angelus audience
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis blessed hundreds of figurines of the baby Jesus -- ranging from tiny plastic figures to life-sized statues -- and encouraged children to make sure they have Nativity scenes at home.
Mary is loving mother, humble disciple, Pope Francis says on Guadalupe feast
VATICAN CITY -- Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Francis said she reminds Catholics of her true essence as a woman, a mother and a "mestiza" or person of mixed race.
World needs peacemakers, not empty words, Pope Francis says in message
VATICAN CITY -- The world does not need more empty words, it needs committed, active peacemakers who do not exclude or manipulate, but are open to respectful dialogue, Pope Francis said in his annual message for the World Day of Peace Jan. 1.
Martyrdom comes from following Christ without compromise, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- There always will be martyrs among Christians in the world, Pope Francis said.
Let yourself be consoled by the Lord in confession, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- Anyone who wants to experience the consolation and tenderness of God simply needs to go to confession, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass.