February 3, 2025
The presentation of Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem shows that God's closeness to humanity is not confined to a place of worship but is manifested in his living among people, Pope Francis said.
January 27, 2025
"The horror of the extermination of millions of Jews and people of other faiths" before and during World War II "can neither be forgotten nor denied," Pope Francis said.
January 20, 2025
God responds to the shortcomings of the faithful with his superabundance, Pope Francis said.
January 13, 2025
When children are baptized, their parents and the church are giving them the greatest gift ever: the gift of faith, Pope Francis said before baptizing 21 infants in the Sistine Chapel.
December 26, 2024
God wants to save each and every person, and Christians are called to give witness to that fact by praying even for people who have harmed them, Pope Francis said.
December 24, 2024
Leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer from inside the chapel of his residence because of a cold, Pope Francis nevertheless blessed the baby Jesus figurines children and adults will put in their Nativity scenes -- and he brought one of his own as well.
UpdatedAugust 28, 2024
As the Catholic Church and Christians at large experience intense persecution in Nicaragua, Pope Francis expressed encouragement and support to the people living under the country's authoritarian regime.
August 19, 2024
When receiving the Eucharist, Catholics should respond with gratitude and awe that Jesus offers himself as nourishment and salvation, Pope Francis said.
August 15, 2024
Mary is not a "motionless wax statue," but a disciple who wants to share the good news of Jesus with everyone and reaches out to help and comfort them, Pope Francis said.
July 29, 2024
Many elderly people risk feeling an increasingly unbearable sense of loneliness, especially during summer, Pope Francis said.