Christians should not only face life's challenges without fear but also not be overcome by the temptation to remain idle to the Lord's presence in those moments, Pope Francis said. Jesus' dual call for his disciples ...
The Gospel story of the sisters Mary and Martha, one sitting at Jesus' feet and the other making sure their guest was served, is a lesson to Christians that every good deed done for others ...
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians are called to follow the example of the good Samaritan and not just look with compassion at those who suffer, but also draw near to them, Pope Francis said. Like ...
When received with faith, the Eucharist not only nourishes and satisfies one's hunger for consolation and love, but gives Christians the strength to nourish others, Pope Francis said. Addressing an estimated 20,000 peoples gathered in St. ...
The Holy Trinity shows how to be open to others and to be good, generous and gentle, Pope Francis said. "The Trinity teaches us that one can never be without the other. We are not islands, ...
God always forgives and joyously welcomes back everyone who returns to him, even after a life of mistakes and sin, Pope Francis said. "God does not know how to forgive without celebrating! And the father celebrates ...
Pope Francis again condemned Russia's war on Ukraine, calling it a "senseless massacre" and "sacrilegious" attack on human life. "Sadly, the violent aggression against Ukraine does not stop, a senseless massacre where each day slaughter and ...
Appealing again for an end to the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis said those who invoke God to promote or justify violence "profane his name." "In the name of God, I ask: Stop this massacre," the ...
Pope Francis said the Vatican "is ready to do everything to put itself at the service of peace" in Ukraine. "Rivers of blood and tears are flowing in Ukraine," the pope said March 6 as he ...
Pope Francis said his heart was "broken" by the war in Ukraine, and he pleaded again, "Silence the weapons!" "Many times, we prayed that this path would not be taken," he told people gathered in St. ...
Myanmar’s military junta has committed crimes against humanity amid ongoing conflicts in the country following the coup last year, said a new report by the United Nations
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U.N. report: Myanmar junta 'committing systematic crimes against humanity'
Myanmar's military junta has committed crimes against humanity amid ongoing conflicts in the country following the cou...
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Missio, one of Germany’s Pontifical Mission Societies, marked the third World Day Against Witch Hunts Aug. 10 by warning that the phenomenon is on the increase worldwide
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Witch hunts on the rise worldwide, warns German aid agency missio
Missio, one of Germany's Pontifical Mission Societies, marked the third World Day Against Witch Hunts Aug. 10 by w...
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