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Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea: No to fear, yes to God and each other
Since arriving in Papua New Guinea from Indonesia Friday 6 September, Pope Francis had been hearing about the work of the government and the local church to combat clan-based violence and to assist people accused of bringing evil to their communities.
Be reflections of God’s love, Pope Francis tells people of Timor-Leste
If every baby brings joy, the Holy Father said, how much more should people marvel at the fact that in Christ, God himself became human “to draw close to us and save us.”
Pope Francis praises ‘tunnel of friendship’ linking Jakarta mosque, cathedral
By Cindy Wooden
Pope Francis offers comfort to an individual during a meeting with a group of the sick, people with disabilities, and the poor, supported by various charitable organizations, at the Indonesian bishops’ conference headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 5 September 2024. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez.
While members of every religion must be free to profess and practice their faith,...
Pope Francis expresses concern about religious freedom in Ukraine
Speaking at the Vatican on 25 August, Pope Francis said, “If someone commits evil against his people, he will be guilty of that, but he cannot have committed evil just because he prayed.”
Stop and read: Pope praises spiritual value of literature and poetry
Every Christian, but especially seminarians, should set aside their screens regularly and spend time with a book of literature or poetry, Pope Francis has said.
Church needs communion, harmony, moderation to be missionary, says Pope Francis
The Holy Father reflected on the day’s Gospel reading from St Mark (6:7-13) about the mission of the twelve disciples in which Jesus sent them out “two by two” and told them “to take nothing for the journey” but only what was necessary.
Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service
Pope Francis said he will open the Holy Year at the Vatican on 24 December this year and close it 6 January 2026, on the feast of Epiphany.
Pope Francis praises role of archives, libraries, in tech-oriented world
Scholars overseeing archives and managing libraries must have “a great openness to discussion and dialogue,” Pope Francis told professors and students from the Vatican’s archival and library sciences schools on 13 May.
Don’t antagonise the elderly, says Pope Francis in grandparent’s day message
The Holy Fathers message expanded on the theme chosen for this year’s world day which was taken from the Book of Psalms: “Do not cast me off in my old age.”
Corpus Christi procession is not sign of pride but invitation, says Pope Francis
When Catholics carry the Eucharist through the streets, “we are not doing this to show off or to flaunt our faith” but to invite others to share in the life that Jesus gives by making himself a gift, Pope Francis said.
