The fight against human trafficking needs to include promoting the ethical and responsible use of technology and social media, Pope Francis said. "I would also mention the essential need to support, accompany and reintegrate the victims ...
Every member of the international community must play a part in addressing the many problems affecting the world, Pope Francis told diplomats. "Despite the challenges and setbacks, we must never lose hope in our efforts to ...
Cutting through the throngs of tourists following guides around St. Peter's Basilica, a group of pilgrims led by the basilica's pastor followed a "Marian itinerary" with special prayers to mark the month of Mary. Conventual Franciscan ...
Granting an exception to canon law, Pope Francis said the Vatican office that deals with religious orders can permit men's communities that are made up of both priests and brothers to choose one of the ...
Pope Francis praised the way people have faced the trials and losses in their lives with a firmness of faith in God's promises and love. "We have all known people like this. We have been impressed ...
Poverty and inequality, which are major factors in child labor exploitation, must be addressed, Pope Francis said in a written message. "Sadly, too many small hands are busy plowing fields, working in mines, traveling great distances ...
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, encouraged men and women in the military to download a new app designed to connect them to the Catholic faith and provide the consolation of prayer in times ...
For politics to be "the highest form of charity," as Catholic social teaching promotes, it must be exercised with full respect and even love for those who disagree, Pope Francis said. "We are called to live ...
The lives of the saints prove that holiness is not an unreachable goal accomplished by a select few but comes from acknowledging and sharing God's love, Pope Francis said. "Our Christian lives begin not with doctrine ...
Wanting to go back to the way things were in the past is not Christian, Pope Francis said. There is a difference between wanting to go back in time and drawing inspiration from one's roots in ...
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