Tag: Vatican News
Pope at Angelus: let us not be distracted, make room for the joy of...
On the third Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis invites the faithful not to be distracted by external things, but to make room for Jesus who wants “to give us his joy”.
Pope at Audience: martyrdom is the air that Christians breathe
During his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis held up the figure of St Paul as a model for Christians saying suffering, persecution and martyrdom are a sign that they are walking in the footsteps of the Lord.
Pope at Mass: God corrects and comforts us with tenderness
Pope Francis, in his homily at the Mass at the Casa Santa Marta chapel in the Vatican, speaks about how the Lord consoles and corrects us. He reflects on the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Matthew’s Gospel.
Trust in Christ, not in psychics, sorcerers, Pope says at audience
Pope Francis scolded people who consider themselves practicing Christians, but who turn to fortunetelling, psychic readings and tarot cards.
Pope: Catholic entrepreneurs must live out Church’s social teaching
Catholic business owners have both a grave responsibility and an opportunity to promote the Church’s social teaching in a difficult atmosphere, Pope Francis told young entrepreneurs Monday.
Pope’s letter on nativity scenes shares the story behind a beloved Christmas tradition
Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter 1 December on the meaning and importance of nativity scenes, calling for this “wonderful sign” to be more widely displayed in family homes and public places throughout the world.