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Jesus wants people to strive for ideal, but settle disputes, Pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A "my way or the highway" attitude is not Catholic -- it's heretical, Pope Francis said.
"Jesus always walks with us, he gives us the [...]
Pope Francis: Want to celebrate well? Drink wine.
In an in-depth look at Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana, Pope Francis pointed to several key moments in the scene [...]
How to be a good shepherd – Pope Francis’ guide for priests
Pope Francis emphasized that priests must be joyful, stubborn shepherds who take risks and seek out even those who are most distant from God, in imitation of [...]
Want to get close to Jesus? Be meek, Pope Francis says
Meekness of heart is not foolishness, Pope Francis said Monday, but rather “the capacity to be deep and to understand the greatness of God, and worship [...]
Pope Francis has approved the institution of a new Vatican department dedicated to the family, the laity, and life.
Pope Francis has approved the institution of a new Vatican department dedicated to the family, the laity, and life.
According to a set of statutes released [...]
Pope Francis: Pray to God, not to a mirror
One who prays with humility and awareness of his or her sin speaks to God, Pope Francis said on Wednesday, whereas one who prays with arrogance and [...]
What Pope Francis Wants Us To Learn From Mary’s Visitation
In his homily at daily Mass on Tuesday, Pope Francis pointed to Mary’s encounter with Elizabeth at the Visitation as a lesson in service and joy in the [...]
Pope Francis to author new book answering teens’ questions
After becoming the first Pope to author a children's book earlier this year, Pope Francis will soon come out with another, based on his responses to questions [...]
Pope Francis says he’s open to studying the Female Diaconate
On Thursday Pope Francis said he would be open to the idea of forming a commission to study the historical context of the female diaconate, as well as the [...]
No one can take our dignity – not even the devil, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the father’s embrace in the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a reminder that we never ought to despair, because nothing and no [...]