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For those who embrace Christ’s love, death is not the end, writes Pope Francis
For those who recognise Christ as the saviour, death is not an end or a form of “annihilation,” Pope Francis wrote in his general audience catechesis. It is a kind of “sister” that introduces the faithful departed to true life.
Pope Francis continues to rest, do paperwork at hospital
A CT scan on Monday 18 February “demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumo-nia, which required additional drug therapy,” according to the previous evening’s medical bulletin.
Pray, do penance, everything possible for peace, says Pope Francis
In his prepared text, Pope Francis focused on the birth of Jesus, the messianic king, in a humble stable.
Like Mary, respond to God’s love with action
Christians are called to follow Mary’s example by responding to God’s love with action, reaching out to others instead of withdrawing from the world, Pope Francis said.
God is close to everyone; evil will not have last word, says Pope Francis
During the Mass, Pope Francis installed 40 lay men and women to the ministry of lector, a ministry he formally opened to women in 2021.
Catholic communication must engage with the world, says Pope Francis
The true power of communications, Pope Francis said, lies in building connec-tions and crafting “narratives of our hope,” rather than focusing on “self-promotion” or “the celebration of our own initiatives.”
Be not afraid, because God is always near, Pope Francis says
In his main address, the Holy Father continued a series of talks on “Jesus Christ our hope,” which is the theme for his weekly catechesis throughout the Jubilee Year, by looking at the effect of God’s transforming power on a young Mary in Nazareth.
Holy Year pilgrimage is chance to begin again, Pope says
The Holy Year 2025 theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” is a reminder that hope “is not a habit or a character trait – that you either have or you don’t – but a strength to be asked for. That is why we make ourselves pilgrims: We come to ask for a gift, to start again on life’s journey,” Pope Francis said 11 January.
Pope Francis looks back on his life, urges people to look to future with hope
In several chapters of the book, Pope Francis directly addresses readers, includ-ing when he quotes St John Paul II’s words during the Jubilee 2000: “Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ!”
St Peter’s Holy Door sees more than half million pilgrims in two weeks
From 24 December 2024, when the Pope inaugurated the Holy Year, to 07 January 2025, the Vatican said, 545,532 people from around the world have made the journey along the lengthy boulevard leading to St Peter’s Square and crossed through the basilica’s Holy Door.
