Tag: Pope Francis

In a message to the faithful on Sunday, December 6, the pontiff said no pandemic or crisis can turn off the light of Christmas

We renew our gaze of faith that sees in every brother and sister the presence of Christ himself, pope says

Pope Francis expressed hope that Cardinal Jose Advincula’s new mission will lead him more to humility and service to the people

Hope of the world lies entirely in God’s blessing, pope says during general audience

The Vatican said the pope would instead hold a private service to entrust the city, its people and the sick around the world to the Madonna

Pope Francis told the cardinals to avoid all forms of corruption, and not to succumb to a 'worldly spirit' of their new rank

Pope Francis invited everyone to live the season of hope and preparation with “great sobriety” and simple moments of family prayer

Maradona met the pope several times at the Vatican after Pope Francis was elected in 2013

Pope Francis said the Church does not grow through proselytism, as any other company, “it grows by attraction”

Meanwhile, activists and China watchers describe pope’s comment as overdue and that more should be said