Pope Francis
Sports Can Unite the World, Celebrate Diversity, Pope Tells Athletes
Sports has the power to unite people, regardless of their differences, and to remind everyone they are part of one human family, Pope Francis said.
Biblical Study Should Have Pastoral Impact, Pope Tells Jerusalem Students
Pope Francis met the group at the Vatican Jan. 15 in a special audience celebrating the 100th anniversary of the institute founded and run by the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land.
Pope Fields Questions from Rome Clergy, Including About Blessings
The pope spent about three hours Jan. 13 with some 800 priests and deacons at Rome's Basilica of St. John Lateran, the diocesan cathedral.
Pope Says He’s Not Thinking of Resigning, Talks About Blessings
While a pope can resign, Pope Francis said it is not something he is thinking about or worrying about now.
Modern War is ‘Crime Against Humanity,’ Pope Says
With massive civilian deaths and the destruction of cities and their infrastructure, modern "war is in itself a crime against humanity," Pope Francis said.
The Sick, and the World, Need ‘Therapy’ of Love, Pope Says in Message
The "first therapy" that must be offered to the sick, and to the world, is a dose of closeness, friendship and love, Pope Francis said in his message for the World Day of the Sick.
Pope Calls for Investing in Preservation of Church’s Audiovisual Archives
There is a growing and urgent need to invest in and plan concrete initiatives to preserve and share the Catholic Church's rich but fragile audiovisual heritage, Pope Francis said.
Sharing Stories of Faith Draws Christians Closer to One Another, Pope Says
A key step in the search for Christian unity is getting to know people of other churches and denominations and coming to appreciate their faith and spirituality, Pope Francis told a group of Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox students studying at Catholic universities in Rome.
No Small Thing: Praying The Rosary Is Great in God’s Eyes, Pope Says
It may seem insignificant to some, but praying the rosary every day is huge in the eyes of God, Pope Francis told an association of laywomen dedicated to the Holy Family and prayer.
Gluttony Turns People Into Mere Consumers, Exploiters Of Planet, Pope Says
One of the most dangerous vices is gluttony, turning people who are meant to be custodians of creation into mere consumers and even exploiters and predators, Pope Francis said.