Tag: Pope Francis
Pope marks anniversary of ‘Laudato Si” with call to prayer, action
Commemorating the fifth anniversary of his encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis called on Christians to join in prayer and acts of care for the Earth and for the poor.
Pope Francis to pray the rosary with the Shrines of the world
The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization announces that Pope Francis is to join Marian sanctuaries across the world, to pray to the Virgin Mary for help amidst the pandemic.
Pope Francis encourages Christians to be generous witnesses
During the General Audience, Pope Francis encourages the faithful to be generous witnesses of Christ in preparation for the liturgical feast of the Ascension of the Lord.
Pope to young athletes: Sports builds bridges
On Wednesday morning, after the General Audience, Pope Francis received a small number of athletes who were to participate tomorrow in an event called “We Run Together”.
Pope encourages people to rediscover the need for prayer
The coronavirus pandemic is a "favorable time to rediscover the need for prayer in our lives; let us open the doors of our hearts to the love of God our father, who will listen to us," Pope Francis said.
Pope prays families find creative ways to keep the peace under quarantine
Praying for families around the world who have been restricted to their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis included mention of victims of domestic violence.