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Being a catechist is a vocation, Pope says in establishing formal ministry

Calling for formal recognition of "those lay men and women who feel called by virtue of their baptism to cooperate in the work of catechesis," Pope Francis has instituted the "ministry of catechist."
Reform aims to carry Gospel mission forward, not clean up past, Pope says

The Christian idea of reforming one's life is not about making it perfect but initiating a process of going outside of oneself to best follow one's vocation and carry out a mission, Pope Francis said.
Pope tells Swiss Guard soldiers to arm themselves with Gospel, rosary

Wearing armor and carrying medieval-era weaponry – halberds and swords – is not enough.
Welcoming migrants, refugees is opportunity for growth, Pope says

As countries become more culturally and ethnically diverse, their Catholic communities become more ...
Pope: One act of pure love is greatest miracle Christians can perform

Contemplative prayer transforms and purifies the human heart, Pope Francis said.
Poor need protection from world market fallout, Pope says

Financial speculation is unsustainable and dangerous, therefore, markets must be regulated and the poor protected, Pope Francis said.
By abiding in Christ, people can do good in the world, Pope says

People can't be good Christians if they do not choose to remain in Jesus, Pope Francis said.
At Rosary, Pope prays resources move from military to pandemic prevention

Under the gaze of a seventh-century icon of Mary, Pope Francis launched a monthlong, global recitation of the Rosary, pleading for Mary's intercession for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building new society begins with charity, fraternity, Pope says

Charity and fraternity in one's family and community is the first step in helping establish the kingdom of God in a world that is increasingly divided, Pope Francis said.
Christian meditation is path to meeting Christ, Pope says at audience

Meditation is more than just a method of stress relief for the body, ...
Pope proclaims sainthood of venerated Dominican laywoman

Pope Francis issued a decree declaring the sainthood of Blessed Margaret of Città di Castello, a much-loved Italian Dominican laywoman.
Jesus always loves, defends his flock, seeks out everyone, Pope says

Jesus is the good shepherd who knows, loves and defends his sheep, embracing everyone without exception, Pope Francis said.
Pope celebrates name day at Vatican vaccination clinic

Celebrating his name day, the feast of St. George, Pope Francis was serenaded by hundreds of Rome's most vulnerable residents and the people who assist them.
In Earth Day message, Pope says people must care for creation or face self-destruction

When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste – humanity either must live up to its responsibility or continue on a path of self-destruction, Pope Francis said, commemorating Earth Day with a video message.
Prayers said aloud lead the way to God, Pope says at audience

Because prayer is a dialogue with God, people should not dismiss or be embarrassed by saying their prayers out loud or in a whisper, Pope Francis said.
Saying he missed people, Pope returns to window for Sunday prayer

Greeting visitors in St. Peter's Square after nearly a month of tight restrictions due to the pandemic, Pope Francis said he was happy to see people allowed to gather and be present for Sunday noonday prayer.
Pope: St. Teresa of Avila's life of prayer made her 'exceptional'

While St. Teresa of Avila was outstanding in many ways, her union with Christ through prayer made her an "exceptional woman."
Politics must be built from the bottom up, Pope says

Politics can be regenerated by recognizing the importance of spirituality in people's lives, Pope Francis said.
Faith is bolstered by prayer, not money, power, media, Pope says

Without prayer, everything crumbles and any initiatives for Church reform will just be proposals by some group and not the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.
Pope calls all Catholics to be missionaries of God's mercy

Like the disciples, who experienced Jesus' divine mercy after the resurrection, all Christians are called to become missionaries, sharing the Gospel of God's love and mercy with others, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Saints accompany, intercede for Christians in prayer

Christians are never alone in prayer but instead are accompanied by myriad saints who protect them and seek God's intercession, Pope Francis said.
Easter season is time to seek the risen Lord, experience joy, Pope says

The Easter season, which lasts until Pentecost, is a time for rejoicing and for always seeking out the risen Christ, Pope Francis said
Christ's victory over Death proclaims a second chance for all, Pope says

The Easter liturgies – with the fire, sharing of light from the Paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen – assure people that it is never too late to start again, Pope Francis said.
Pope leads Via Crucis with young people in torch-lit St. Peter's Square

For the second year in a row, Pope Francis led the Way of the Cross from St. Peter's Square rather than Rome's Colosseum because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Sharing the Gospel means embracing the Cross, Pope says at Chrism Mass

Living and preaching the Gospel always involves embracing "the Cross," Pope Francis said ...

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