The Advent season is a time of preparation for the coming of the prince of peace and not a time of making war with those around you, Pope Francis said.
At Advent, make peace, not war, pope says at morning Mass
Conversational dialogues offer insights into Pope Francis’ views
Two new collections of conversations with Pope Francis illuminate his vision for the church in the 21st century.
Advent is time of vigilance and prayer, pope says
Christians can turn Christmas into a “pagan” or “mundane” holiday by focusing on the gifts and the tree rather than on the birth of Jesus and his promise to come again, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Idolatry empties lives, ruins hearts, which only Christ can revive
Every heart enslaved by false idols and evil desires needs a “transplant” with a heart filled with love, joy, goodness, hope and generosity, Pope Francis said.
Everyone’s hour will come, so be prepared for Judgment Day, pope says
“If the Lord were to call me today, what would I do? What will I say? What harvest will I show him?” the pope asked during Mass at the Domus Sanctae Marthae Nov. 27.
Kingdom based on love, not power, brings true peace, pope says
Jesus showed his authority as king not through the power of weaponry, violence or deceit but by the power of his love for the world through his death on the cross, Pope Francis said.
Helping others can change the world, pope tells young people
In helping those who are suffering, both young believers and nonbelievers can find “a strength that can change the world,” the pope said in a video message to youths for the upcoming World Youth Day in Panama.
Helping the poor is not a papal fad, but a duty, pope says
As the rich get richer, the increasing misery and cries of the poor are ignored every day, Pope Francis said.