The bishops must make sure the Gospel speaks to a nation enduring violence, civil unrest and poverty, the pope said.
Pope urges Congo’s bishops to be prophetic
Love the Lord by loving the poor, pope says at Mass
Wars, famine and calamities of every kind can tempt Christians to a paralyzing fear that the world is about to end; what they must do instead is act, even in a small way, to make the world a better place, Pope Francis said Nov. 13, celebrating Mass for the World Day of the Poor.
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, pope tells young people
The pope encouraged young men and women to carry out their mission in the digital space “so that contemporary culture can know God by feeling him within you.”
Theologians must find new ways to express, share the faith, pope says
The pope had written that the church needs theologians who know how “to communicate the truths of faith today, taking into account linguistic, social, cultural changes and competently using the media, without ever watering down, weakening or ‘virtualizing’ the content.”
Catholic author brings the good news to children in her latest book
In her tales of fictional characters interacting with real biblical characters and events, she hopes to help children develop a connection with the Gospel.
St. Joseph’s quiet humility teaches value of silence, pope says
St. Joseph’s silence was “not mutism,” but a quality that allowed him to listen to the word and will of the Holy Spirit, the pope said during his weekly general audience Dec. 15.
Use Gospel as a guide, not an ideology, pope tells Claretian Missionaries
In his talk to the Claretians, Pope Francis said they must never separate their mission from contemplation and an ever-growing intimacy with Jesus.
Only Jesus reveals true Gospel, pope says at first audience after surgery
Continuing with a new catechesis series reflecting on St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, Pope Francis focused on the apostle’s insistence that the faithful be loyal to the Gospel Jesus preached.