As individuals and as a church, it can be tempting to dwell on mistakes, failures and sins that block the fullness of life, but Easter is the proclamation that the Lord is victorious and his love will triumph, Pope Francis said.
At Easter the stones of sin, despair are rolled away, pope says at vigil
South Sudan’s Christian leaders say papal kiss is message of Easter
Pope Francis’ surprise kiss on the feet of South Sudanese political leaders is the message of Easter, the country’s Christian leaders said in a joint Easter message.
Be servants to one another, pope tells prisoners before washing feet
Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the prison and washed the feet of a dozen inmates.
Pope to priests: Best place to be is among the people
Presiding over the first of two Holy Thursday liturgies, Pope Francis blessed the oils that will be used in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, ordination and the anointing of the sick.
God’s glory is shown on the cross, pope says at audience
The glory of God is not manifested with fanfare and applause but displayed through the love of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, Pope Francis said.
Helping others is the true goal, pope tells soccer league
Like those who play soccer, people must learn to work together, help one another and race toward a clear goal, Pope Francis said.
Pope sends aid to flood victims in Iran
Pope Francis has sent a large donation to assist tens of thousands of Iranians who lost their homes and businesses in waves of severe flooding that began in mid-March.
At retreat for South Sudan leaders, pope literally begs for peace
At the end of a highly unusual spiritual retreat for the political leaders of warring factions, Pope Francis knelt at the feet of the leaders of South Sudan, begging them to give peace a chance and to be worthy “fathers of the nation.”