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Christians lift others up by listening, sharing God's love, Pope Francis says

January 11, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- Christians are called to lead and lift people up by being close to them and sharing God's love, not by judging them, Pope Francis said.

Like the Magi, look to the heavens for hope, Pope Francis says on Epiphany

January 6, 2021

In times of doubt and suffering, Christians must not focus on their problems, but instead lift up their eyes to God, who leads them toward the hopeful promise of great things to come, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.

Pope Francis will not baptize infants on feast day this year

January 5, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- The choral cries of newborn babies will not fill the Sistine Chapel in 2021 because the COVID-19 pandemic has forced Pope Francis to cancel his annual celebration of infant baptisms on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

Pope Francis: Christ's human condition a sign of God's love

January 4, 2021

By taking on the frail human condition, God showed his love for humanity and his desire to share in people's joys and sufferings, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis prays for victims of earthquake in Croatia

December 30, 2020

Pope Francis offered condolences and prayers for the victims of an earthquake that rocked central Croatia.

Pope Francis on Christmas: Share hope, promote peace, give vaccine to all

December 25, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be with their families because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he urged everyone to recognize and help those who are suffering even more.

Christmas Eve: Jesus' birth brings hope in troubling times, Pope Francis says

December 25, 2020

The birth of Christ is a gift from God that brings people hope and courage in troubled times, Pope Francis said Christmas Eve.

Mary is reminder of God's blessing, Pope Francis says

December 14, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- The humble image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a reminder of the gift of God's abundant blessings to all men and women, Pope Francis said.

Guadalupe devotion rising for Indigenous

December 9, 2020

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is not some distant, colourful, Mexican tradition for former New Brunswick Lieutenant Governor Graydon Nicholas.

Say 'no' to sin, 'yes' to grace, Pope Francis says on Immaculate Conception feast

December 8, 2020

VATICAN CITY - Mary's Immaculate Conception offers a glimpse to the promised life for all Christians who open their hearts to God and his grace, Pope Francis said.