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Don’t treat Jesus as an idea, invite him into your heart, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Like St. Paul, Christians must not only know Jesus with their heads but invite him into their hearts through a personal encounter with Christ, Pope Francis said. … Learn More
Jesus renews life, hope even when all seems lost, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Jesus can offer everyone hope and new life, Pope Francis said. “Let yourself be pulled out” by Jesus during “these bad moments that happen to us all,” … Learn More
Pope issues updated ‘Vos Estis’ text for handling abuse cases to include vulnerable adults and accountability for Catholic lay leaders
Procedures for investigating allegations of sexual abuse or the cover-up of abuse updated.
Confession is ‘encounter of love’ that fights evil, pope tells priests
VATICAN CITY — In a world where “there is no shortage of hotbeds of hatred and revenge,” Pope Francis told priests and seminarians that “we confessors must multiply the ‘hotbeds … Learn More
El Papa pide a los católicos que renueven la consagración del mundo a María cada 25 de marzo
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El Papa Francisco ha invitado a los católicos de todo el mundo a renovar el acto de consagrar la Iglesia y toda la humanidad, especialmente Rusia … Learn More
Pope: Without power of Holy Spirit, evangelization is empty advertising
VATICAN CITY — To evangelize well, the faithful need to dialogue with God, let the Holy Spirit renew their hearts and lives, and then dialogue with today’s world, Pope Francis … Learn More
Welcoming migrants, refugees is first step toward peace, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Safe, organized, legal, and sustainable migration is in the interest of all countries, Pope Francis wrote. “If this is not recognized, there is a risk that fear … Learn More
Places that inspire people to live wisely, well are needed today, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Places that serve as “oases of encounter” are needed today so that visitors can be inspired to live wisely and well, Pope Francis told representatives of a … Learn More
Do not be afraid to be a witness to God’s love, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Christians must not be afraid of being judged or condemned for bearing witness to the gifts and love they receive from God, Pope Francis said. Before praying … Learn More
