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Pope's morning homily: God's forgiveness is given to those with a cleansed heart

Mar 04, 2015

In his homily at Casa Santa Marta this morning, Pope Francis called on the faithful to follow Christ's invitation to conversion.
Vatican releases details of Pope's upcoming trip to Pompeii, Naples

Mar 04, 2015

Pope Francis will travel to Pompeii and Naples on Saturday, March 21st. He will leave the Vatican by helicopter at 7 a.m., and will arrive at the meeting area of the Shrine of Pompeii an hour later.
Satanism, Pompeii and the Rosary – a bizarre tale surrounds Francis' next trip

Mar 04, 2015

Later this month Pope Francis will head to Pompeii: a city which lays claim to the curious story of a former Satanist priest – now on the way to sainthood – and his miracle-working Marian devotion.
Pope's morning homily: 'We must accuse ourselves in order to be merciful'

Mar 03, 2015

"When we learn to accuse ourselves of our sins, we can become merciful with others."
Pope to North African bishops: Personal encounter with Jesus is at the heart of your mission

Mar 03, 2015

In a meeting with the Regional Episcopal Conference of North Africa during their Ad Limina visit, Pope Francis praised their Christian witness and courage in the face of trials and persecution.
Pope Francis explains why judging yourself is a Christian virtue

Mar 03, 2015

The capacity of all men to commit the most despicable of sins should inspire the self-awareness necessary to accept God's mercy and move forward in the Christian life, Pope Francis said.
Pope: The solution to North African violence – dialogue and encounter

Mar 03, 2015

Pope Francis on Monday encouraged the bishops from northern Africa to dialogue with and encounter other groups, fostering hope for good relations between Muslims and Christians in the region.
Pope: The message of Jesus at the Transfiguration: Listen and follow

Mar 03, 2015

The Transfiguration reveals the glory of Christ and demands a response of listening to and following Jesus, Pope Francis said in his Sunday Angelus address March 1.
Pope: Let us not forget those who are suffering in Syria, Iraq and Venezuela; let us pray for them

Mar 02, 2015

Terrible "news continue to come out of Syria and Iraq, about acts of violence, abduction and harassment against Christians and other groups.
Pope at Angelus: The path of Jesus always brings us to happiness

Mar 02, 2015

Even if we face trials, if we follow the way of Jesus, we will find happiness. With this message, Pope Francis addressed the faithful gathered in a sunny St. Peter's Square on the Second Sunday of Lent.