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Defend others before the Father, Pope Francis urges

Jun 24, 2014

In his daily homily Pope Francis warned that those who judge others are far from God, stating that in order to be close we must defend others rather than hastily accuse them.
God's immeasurable love transforms lives, emphasizes Pope

Jun 23, 2014

In his Sunday Angelus Pope Francis stressed the limitless nature of God’s love that transforms the heart and life of every Christian.
Pope slams mafia as 'adorers of evil'

Jun 23, 2014

In his homily at the Saturday evening anticipated Mass during his day trip to Italy’s Calabria region, Pope Francis denounced the dishonesty and violence perpetrated by members of the local mafia.
May the World Cup be a ‘feast of solidarity,’ Pope exhorts

Jun 20, 2014

In a video message Pope Francis sent for the start of the World Cup, he outlined the importance of good sportsmanship, stating that this attitude helps in building a more peaceful society.
Details of Pope’s Korean visit released

Jun 20, 2014

The Vatican delegation, appointed to study the details of the next scheduled visit of Francis from Aug 14 to 18, arrived in South Korea on June 9 and concluded its second visit on June 13.
Eucharist the 'bread of love', Pope says on Corpus Christi

Jun 20, 2014

During Mass for the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis exhorted the faithful to avoid the “false bread” of the world, and to remember that God’s food truly satisfies.
The Church is a family formed by God :Pope

Jun 19, 2014

Pope Francis stressed the familial nature of the Church at his Wednesday General Audience, emphasizing God’s desire to form a people through fatherly love.
Pope invites Romans, pilgrims to Eucharistic procession

Jun 17, 2014

During his Sunday Angelus remarks reflecting on divine love, Pope Francis invited all the Romans and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square to join in a Eucharistic procession later this week.
'Humble charity' overcomes corruption, Pope Francis preaches

Jun 17, 2014

Pope Francis on Monday denounced corruption among those in authority in politics, business, and the Church, urging Christians to overcome it through both service and charity.
New York archdiocese receives three new auxiliary bishops

Jun 17, 2014

Pope Francis on Saturday appointed three auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of New York, including one priest who ministered at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.