Ruadhán JonesPrayer is not a magic wand or a way to ask God to be at one’s service, Pope Francis said
Darkness does not mean devil has won, Pope says at audience
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Iraq visit was ‘sign of hope’ for suffering people, Pope says
Despite years of suffering due to war and terrorism, the people of Iraq continue to look to the future with hope, Pope Francis said
Pope Francis: Scripture not meant to be stuck on paper but fixed in one’s heart
Praying with Scripture is not meant to be a mindless repetition of biblical quotes but instead is a gift that is meant to be accepted in people’s hearts, Pope Francis said.
World needs Christians to show what journey toward unity looks like, Pope says
Unity requires prayer, love and fighting the devil, who always sows division, Pope Francis said.
Like the Magi, look to the heavens for hope, pope says on Epiphany
In times of doubt and suffering, Christians must not focus on their problems, but instead lift up their eyes to God in hope, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany
Gratitude leads to much-needed hope and joy, says Pope
The gratitude that comes from encountering Christ’s love and mercy is enough to bring joy and hope to a troubled world, Pope Francis said. “If we are bearers of gratitude, the world itself will become better, even if only a little bit, but that is enough to transmit a bit of hope,” the Pope said…
Like parents, God loves his children even at their worst, Pope says
Sin may distort and disfigure the image of Christ that every person bears, but it does not erase it nor remove people from God’s mercy, Pope Francis said.
Mary shows us how to face fear and hear God’s call, Pope says
Pope Francis called Catholics to follow Mary in “putting our life in the Lord’s hands” with humility and trust, at his weekly general audience. Continuing his series of audience talks about prayer, Pope Francis reflected on Mary as a model of prayer. “There is no better way to pray than to place oneself like Mary…
Vatican approval necessary for diocesan religious orders, Pope says
Bishops who want to establish a religious order in their dioceses must first obtain the written permission of the Holy See, Pope Francis said. Amending canon law, the Pope said it no longer is enough for a bishop to consult the Vatican before approving the creation of a new order in his diocese. “By its…
Pope prays for ‘defenceless victims’ of terrorism at general audience
Pope Francis prayed for “the defenceless victims of terrorism” at his weekly general audience, following a number of attacks across Europe. An attack in Nice, France and one in Vienna “have provoked dismay and reproach” among residents and in all who “cherish peace and dialogue”, the Pope said. Pope Francis concluded by calling for an…