From the Pope

Guadalupe shows how faith is shared simply, with respect, pope says

Our Lady of Guadalupe and other recognized Marian apparitions show clearly how evangelization does not require complicated plans and elaborate theological explanations but sharing the faith in "a language suitable for all, a language that is comprehensible, like that of Jesus," Pope Francis said.

Pope tells lawyers he’s writing a new document on the environment

Thanking a group of European lawyers for their attention to environmental protection laws, Pope Francis said he was preparing another document on the subject.

Pope again prays for Maui victims, makes appeal for migration reform

After leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer Aug. 13, Pope Francis again assured the people of Hawaii of his prayers.

Jesus does not abandon individuals or the Church, pope says at Angelus

Having faith does not mean there will be no difficulties in life, either for individuals or for the church as a whole, Pope Francis said, but it does mean knowing that Jesus is there to give courage and to defeat evil.

WYD pilgrims showed the world faith can lead to peace, pope says

In a world suffering from "diseases of the soul," like pride, hatred and violence, the young people who traveled to Portugal for World Youth Day showed that another way of living and interacting is possible, Pope Francis said.

Open yourself to God, pope tells marginalized youth ahead of WYD

Young people today must be open to love and let themselves be led and accompanied by God in the face of life's challenges, Pope Francis said.

Sow seeds of faith, even when their fruits are not immediate, pope says

Even if the fruits are not immediately visible, Christians are called to sow seeds of faith in the world and people around them in their daily lives, Pope Francis said.

Freedom of expression must never be an excuse to despise others, pope says

Any book that is considered sacred by its people must be respected out of respect for the human person who holds it sacred, Pope Francis said.

Remain faithful to what counts, no matter the cost, pope says

Jesus says to have no fear of ridicule, persecution or criticism for being faithful to the Gospel, but to be afraid of wasting one's life chasing after trivial things, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis says situation at U.S.-Mexico border is ‘serious problem’

Pope Francis called the migration crisis between Mexico and the United States a "serious problem" and praised a U.S. bishop working along the border during an interview with Telemundo journalist Julio Vaqueiro.

Pope prays Chinese Catholics can practice faith fully, freely

Pope Francis prayed that Catholics in China would be free to share the Gospel and live their faith fully.

Prayer, love of Christ are source of strength to share Gospel, pope says

St. Francis Xavier offers the faithful, especially young people who are itching to make a difference in the world, a wonderful example of how to find courage in prayer and spread the joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
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