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Faith wobbles sometimes; what counts is calling for God's help, Pope says

Everyone, including the Pope, experiences trials that can shake his or her faith; the key to survival is to call out to the Lord for help, Pope Francis said.
Weapons must be set aside for peace to flourish, Pope says

For peace to flourish, weapons of war must be set aside, especially nuclear weapons that can obliterate entire cities and countries, Pope Francis said on the 75th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima.
Christians must courageously share with others, Pope says at Angelus

True compassion requires "courageous sharing," not telling people to go fend for themselves, Pope Francis said.
COVID pandemic should raise questions about faith, Pope says

The coronavirus pandemic should be prompting Christians to reflect on their faith, Pope Francis wrote.
Show grandparents, the elderly that you care, Pope tells young people

Pope Francis called on young people to reach out to their grandparents or the elderly who may be lonely or...
Pope makes surprise visit to summer camp for kids of Vatican employees

"I froze because it was a surprise and I had never seen him before. I liked him a lot. I was very happy and I said 'hello,'" she told...
Pope concerned by increased tensions between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Pope Francis expressed his concern over escalating hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan, prompting renewed fears of war in the Caucasus region.
Pope 'saddened' by Turkish court ruling to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque

Pope Francis said he was saddened after a Turkish court ruled to revert the iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque.
At Angelus, Pope backs U.N. resolution calling for global cease-fire

Pope Francis praised the United Nations' adoption of a global cease-fire resolution amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world.
U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, Pope says

Catholic media outlets in the United States are called to break down barriers that prevent dialogue and honest communication between people...
Pope at pallium Mass: World needs more prayer, less complaints

Some people always will want to destroy unity and stifle prophets, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
God listens to everybody – sinner, saint, victim, killer, Pope says

Everyone lives a life that is often inconsistent or a "contradiction" because people can be both a sinner and a saint, a victim and a tormentor, Pope Francis said.
In times of trial, never surrender to despair, Pope says

Christians have no need to fear in moments of trial and adversity because God's grace is more powerful than evil, Pope Francis said.
Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, Pope says

True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer, Pope Francis said.
Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, Pope says

The Eucharist heals people of their wounds, emptiness and sadness, and gives them the strength to share Christ's loving mercy with others, Pope Francis said.
Prayer is a 'fight' with God, Pope says at audience

True prayer is a "fight" with God in which those who think they are strong are humbled and faced with the reality of their own mortal condition, Pope Francis said.
Marking World Environment Day, Pope says: Don't look the other way

Building a healthier, better world depends on everyone, Pope Francis said in his message marking World Environment Day June 5.
Crises offer fresh opportunity for growth, Pope tells young people

People experiencing crises in their communities need to be accompanied so the experiences can be lived as an important opportunity to build something new, ...
St. Anthony of Padua still inspirational model for today, Pope says

Pope Francis asked that the world's Franciscans and devotees of St. Anthony of Padua be inspired by this 13th-century saint ...
Trusting in God does not mean never arguing with him, Pope says

In the story of the patriarch Abraham, faith becomes a direct relationship with God that is marked by constant prayer, which sometimes takes the form of "debating" with God, Pope Francis said.
Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue

Observing with great concern the social unrest unfolding in the United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim to defend the sanctity of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.
Church united by Spirit, not personal beliefs, Pope says on Pentecost

Just as the Apostles were united once they received the Holy Spirit, the Church is united by that same Spirit and not by keeping company just with those who agree on a certain interpretation of Christian teaching, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.
Pandemic calls Christians to 'change course,' Pope says

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Pope Francis joined an initiative of the Anglican Church, praying that people would be converted and use the pandemic's disruption to begin anew.
Wounded world needs Christ's Gospel, Pope tells charismatic movement

Christians are called to witness to the Holy Spirit who can renew and heal a world suffering in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said.
Learn from people's suffering, forge new ways of living, Pope says

Pope Francis wrote to the priests of the Diocese of Rome, urging them to learn from the suffering of the coronavirus and start building new communities of care for one another.

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