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Papal Audiences

Pope Leo pledges strengthened dialogue with Jews

Pope Leo pledges strengthened dialogue with Jews

Justin McLellan · May 14, 2025

Among his first messages, Pope Leo XIV expressed his intention to strengthen the Catholic Church's ties with the Jewish community.
God always waits, goes looking for those who are lost, Pope Francis says

God always waits, goes looking for those who are lost, Pope Francis says

Carol Glatz · April 16, 2025

The Gospel contains a great message of hope, "because it tells us that wherever we are lost and however we are lost, God always comes looking for us!" said the text for Pope Francis' weekly general audience.
Britain's royal couple meet Pope Francis at the Vatican

Britain's royal couple meet Pope Francis at the Vatican

Cindy Wooden · April 9, 2025

Although they postponed their official state visit to the Vatican because of Pope Francis' health, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with the pope April 9, the Vatican press office said.
For those who embrace Christ's love, death is not the end, Pope Francis writes

For those who embrace Christ's love, death is not the end, Pope Francis writes

Carol Glatz · February 26, 2025

For those who recognize Christ as the saviour, death is not an end or a form of "annihilation," Pope Francis wrote in his general audience catechesis. It is a kind of "sister" that introduces the faithful departed to true life.
Pope Francis condemns economy that 'does not respect life,' exploits children

Pope Francis condemns economy that 'does not respect life,' exploits children

Justin McLellan · January 8, 2025

While society is increasingly focused on pushing the limits of human achievement, it must not lose sight of its duty to protect the dignity of the vulnerable, especially children exploited by the "scourge of child labor," Pope Francis said.
Hope is an 'active virtue' that makes good things happen, Pope Francis says

Hope is an 'active virtue' that makes good things happen, Pope Francis says

Cindy Wooden · December 11, 2024

The "most beautiful gift" the Catholic Church and its members can give the world is a reason to live with hope, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis calls drug traffickers 'murderers,' pushes against legalization

Pope Francis calls drug traffickers 'murderers,' pushes against legalization

Justin McLellan · June 27, 2024

While Christians must treat addicts with care and comprehension, drug traffickers who push their products on the vulnerable are "murderers" who are called to conversion, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis meets with family members of Hamas hostages

Pope Francis meets with family members of Hamas hostages

Justin McLellan · April 9, 2024

Eight people united in their anguish carried into the papal library posters bearing the faces of their loved ones who are held in captivity by Hamas.