VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God loves every person and wants to help everyone discover their inherent value and dignity, especially those who feel unworthy or unappreciated, Pope Leo XIV said. …
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Riches can be burdens, preventing people from following Jesus, pope says
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus loves people as they are, not based on their merit or righteousness, said the text for Pope Francis’ weekly general audience. “Precisely because Jesus looks …
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Even when a person seems totally lost and unable to find a way back to God, the Lord is already looking for him or her, said the text for Pope …
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Jesus seeks out people in their woundedness and isolation to offer healing and hope, even when they feel furthest from God, Pope Francis said in a prepared catechesis.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Change can be frightening, but the Holy Spirit encourages the faithful to face their fears, follow Jesus’ light and be “born again,” Pope Francis said in …
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Pray, do penance, everything possible for peace, pope says at audience
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — People were born to help communities thrive, not to kill others, Pope Francis said. “Please let’s pray for peace, let’s do penance for peace,” he said …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People and institutions can protect children by changing what they buy and what they invest in, Pope Francis said. “Fighting exploitation, particularly child exploitation, is the …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called on Catholics to focus their Holy Year 2025 pilgrimages on Jesus Christ, who is both the path and destination for Christian hope. At …