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Prayer is powerful, life-giving, Pope says

Prayer is powerful not because it changes God or God's plans, but because it changes individuals and communities, ...
Pope renews prayers for Catholics in China

Pope Francis assured Catholics in China that the universal Church shared their hopes and supported them during hardship.
Pope blesses visitors on feast of Ascension

St. Peter's Square was open to the public May 24, the feast of the Ascension, and scores of visitors turned up for Pope Francis' noonday prayer and blessing.
Search for Christian unity is making progress, Pope says

Marking the 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II's encyclical on Christian unity, Pope Francis said he shares "the healthy impatience" of those who think more can and should be done, ...
Pope: Church's preferential option for the poor is nonnegotiable

A missionary or Church reality that is truly inspired by the Holy Spirit "manifests predilection for the poor and vulnerable ...
Wonder at gift of creation opens human hearts to prayer, Pope says

The mystery and wonder of God's creation can open the hearts of men and women to express their gratitude through prayer, Pope Francis said.
Learn from St. John Paul, Pope tells young people

Young men and women today can learn from the example of St. John Paul II, who proved that life's difficulties are not an obstacle ...
Pope offers prayers for sanitation workers

Pope Francis offered prayers and thanks to men and women who work to ensure that hospitals and neighborhoods are clean ...
St. John Paul was a good shepherd, Pope says on saint's birthday

St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God's justice and mercy, Pope Francis said.
Christianity is a relationship, not a set of rules, Pope says

Christians must follow the Ten Commandments, of course, but Christianity is not about following rules, it is about having a relationship with Jesus, Pope Francis said.
Pope joins interreligious prayer, begging God to end pandemic

At a time of global "tragedy and suffering" because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from the one God and father of all, Pope Francis said.
Prayer establishes trusting relationship with God, Pope says

Prayer is more than just a physical, emotional or intellectual act; it is an inner desire to encounter God, Pope Francis said.
Amid pandemic, nurses have given heroic example, Pope says

Pope Francis offered his early morning Mass for nurses who "carry out this profession which is more than a profession; it is a vocation, a commitment."
On International Nurses Day: 'Thank you for your service to humanity'

The coronavirus pandemic has drawn well-deserved attention to nurses and midwives, who are among "the saints next door," dedicated to helping people in some of the most joyful or painful moments of their lives, Pope Francis said.
At morning Mass, Pope offers prayers for unemployed

As countries continue to reel from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis offered prayers for the men and women who have been unable to work.
Let yourself be consoled by the Lord, Pope says

Jesus continues to console his followers, and it is important to learn to recognize the consolation he offers, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Christianity more than doctrine, it is belonging to God's people

Christianity is not a set of moral principles, but is the story of God's love for his people, Pope Francis said.
On Good Shepherd Sunday, Pope remembers fallen priests, doctors

Priests and doctors who gave their lives caring for the spiritual and physical well-being of others during the coronavirus pandemic are like Jesus, the good shepherd, who laid down his life for his flock, Pope Francis said.
Pope hopes for COVID vaccine, supports interreligious prayer initiative

Expressing his hopes for a vaccine against the coronavirus, Pope Francis also gave his support to an interreligious day of prayer and fasting for an end to the pandemic.
Pope prays families find creative ways to keep the peace under quarantine

Praying for families around the world who have been restricted to their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis included mention of victims of domestic violence.
On St. Joseph feast day, Pope prays for workers, employers

With a statue of St. Joseph, mallet in hand, placed near the altar, Pope Francis dedicated his morning Mass May 1 to workers, especially those paid unjustly or virtually enslaved.
Pope prays for anonymous victims of coronavirus

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing many countries to dig mass graves for countless victims, Pope Francis ...
Love the Church, care for society, Pope says at audience

Pope Francis asked Christians to join their love for the Church with a caring concern for civil society, particularly at this time of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope composes prayers for end of pandemic to be recited after Rosary

Pope Francis is asking Catholics to make a special effort in May to pray the Rosary, knowing that by doing so they will be united with believers around the world asking for Mary's intercession in stopping the coronavirus pandemic.
Jesus gives strength to face the unexpected, Pope says

When faced with uncertainties, adversities or trials, those who place their trust in Christ will not be left alone to fend for themselves, Pope Francis said.

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