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Pope highlights Virgin Mary's role in bringing peace

Aug 07, 2024

Catholics worldwide approach Mother Mary for blessings as she is the mediatrix of grace and peace that always and only flows from Christ, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis invokes Mary for the peace that comes from Christ

Aug 06, 2024

Pope Francis pays a special visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for the liturgical commemoration of the dedication of the papal basilica, and prays for peace for our war-torn world.
Pope encourages taking the path of charity for fulness of life

Aug 05, 2024

In his reflections at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis reminds us that material things do not lead to fulness of life, but rather it is in taking the path of charity which keeps nothing for itself, but shares all.
Pope to Spanish seminarians: 'Follow the example of St. John Vianney'

Aug 05, 2024

In his prepared remarks to community members of the Major Seminary of “Nuestra Señora de los Apóstoles, in Spain, Pope Francis invites them to take example from the total dedication to God and his parishioners of the famous Curé d’Ars, whose memorial day is celebrated on August 4.
Pope: Do not stifle the word of the God of Peace, war is a defeat

Aug 05, 2024

During his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis calles for peace in the Holy Land, condemns violence, urges dialogue in Venezuela, prays for flood victims in India, and honours the newly beatified Lebanese Stefano Douayhy.
Pope writes letter on how literature educates the heart and mind

Aug 05, 2024

Pope Francis addresses a letter to candidates for the priesthood, but also to pastoral workers and all Christians, to underscore the “value of reading novels and poems as part of one’s path to personal maturity,” because books open up new inner spaces and help to face life and understand others.
Holy See reaffirms importance of fostering a culture of peace

Aug 05, 2024

The Holy See's representative at a United Nations High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace reaffirms the common commitment in working for a culture of peace at all levels of society, efforts that are essential for present and future generations.
Pope Francis: What would happen if we prayed more and complained less?

Aug 05, 2024

The Holy Father posted this message as part of the Year of Prayer 2024, which he proposed as a preparation for the upcoming Jubilee of Hope 2025.
Pope appeals for Olympic Truce for war-torn nations

Aug 02, 2024

Pope Francis on July 21 expressed his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games provide the opportunity for warring nations to respect an ancient Greek tradition and establish a truce for the duration of the Games.
Pope’s August prayer intention: For political leaders

Jul 31, 2024

In his prayer intention for August, Pope Francis prays that political leaders may be at the service of their people.