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Priesthood is a gift, not a job, Pope says

Being a priest is not a job or fulfilling an employment contract but is a gift from God that should be contemplated and treasured as such, Pope Francis said.
Pope, patriarch discuss canon law's relationship to ecumenism

The search for Christian unity must involve all aspects of the churches' lives, including their different Church laws, Pope Francis said.
Despite human sinfulness, God's projects will endure, Pope says

The Catholic Church will endure, despite the frailty and sins of its members, because it is God's project, Pope Francis said.
God conquers evil with love, forgiveness of sins, Pope says

God forgives sins so that joy, not sadness, can flourish once again in one's heart, Pope Francis said.
Ideological fixation feeds possibility of schism, Pope says

Pope Francis told reporters he hoped and prayed the Catholic Church would not experience a new schism, but human freedom means people always have had and will have the "schism option."
Africa trip planted new seeds of hope, Pope says at audience

Having gone to Africa as a pilgrim of peace and hope, Pope Francis said he hoped the seeds planted there by his visit would bear abundant fruit for everyone.
Repent, convert, pray, give up fossil fuels, Pope says

"Now is the time to abandon our dependence on fossil fuels and move, quickly and decisively, toward forms of clean energy," Pope Francis said on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Pope: Proclaim God's love through care for needy

While listening to and obeying God's word brings healing and comfort to those in need, it also can attract disdain and even hatred from others ...
Lofty titles do not guarantee entrance to heaven, Pope says

A life marked by humility, faith and love determines whether Christians enter heaven, not who they know, Pope Francis said.
Hypocrisy of 'spiritual tourism' destroys the church, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians who focus more on being superficially close to the church rather than care for their fellow brothers and sisters are like tourists who wander around aimlessly, Pope Francis said.

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