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Marking World Environment Day, Pope says: Don't look the other way

Building a healthier, better world depends on everyone, Pope Francis said in his message marking World Environment Day June 5.
Crises offer fresh opportunity for growth, Pope tells young people

People experiencing crises in their communities need to be accompanied so the experiences can be lived as an important opportunity to build something new, ...
St. Anthony of Padua still inspirational model for today, Pope says

Pope Francis asked that the world's Franciscans and devotees of St. Anthony of Padua be inspired by this 13th-century saint ...
Trusting in God does not mean never arguing with him, Pope says

In the story of the patriarch Abraham, faith becomes a direct relationship with God that is marked by constant prayer, which sometimes takes the form of "debating" with God, Pope Francis said.
Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue

Observing with great concern the social unrest unfolding in the United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim to defend the sanctity of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.
Church united by Spirit, not personal beliefs, Pope says on Pentecost

Just as the Apostles were united once they received the Holy Spirit, the Church is united by that same Spirit and not by keeping company just with those who agree on a certain interpretation of Christian teaching, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.
Pandemic calls Christians to 'change course,' Pope says

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Pope Francis joined an initiative of the Anglican Church, praying that people would be converted and use the pandemic's disruption to begin anew.
Wounded world needs Christ's Gospel, Pope tells charismatic movement

Christians are called to witness to the Holy Spirit who can renew and heal a world suffering in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said.
Learn from people's suffering, forge new ways of living, Pope says

Pope Francis wrote to the priests of the Diocese of Rome, urging them to learn from the suffering of the coronavirus and start building new communities of care for one another.
From Vatican Gardens, Pope leads Rosary to pray for pandemic's end

Pope Francis led the recitation of Rosary and asked Mary to intercede to save the world from the pandemic.
Prayer is powerful, life-giving, Pope says

Prayer is powerful not because it changes God or God's plans, but because it changes individuals and communities, ...
Pope renews prayers for Catholics in China

Pope Francis assured Catholics in China that the universal Church shared their hopes and supported them during hardship.
Pope blesses visitors on feast of Ascension

St. Peter's Square was open to the public May 24, the feast of the Ascension, and scores of visitors turned up for Pope Francis' noonday prayer and blessing.
Search for Christian unity is making progress, Pope says

Marking the 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II's encyclical on Christian unity, Pope Francis said he shares "the healthy impatience" of those who think more can and should be done, ...
Pope: Church's preferential option for the poor is nonnegotiable

A missionary or Church reality that is truly inspired by the Holy Spirit "manifests predilection for the poor and vulnerable ...
Wonder at gift of creation opens human hearts to prayer, Pope says

The mystery and wonder of God's creation can open the hearts of men and women to express their gratitude through prayer, Pope Francis said.
Learn from St. John Paul, Pope tells young people

Young men and women today can learn from the example of St. John Paul II, who proved that life's difficulties are not an obstacle ...
Pope offers prayers for sanitation workers

Pope Francis offered prayers and thanks to men and women who work to ensure that hospitals and neighborhoods are clean ...
St. John Paul was a good shepherd, Pope says on saint's birthday

St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God's justice and mercy, Pope Francis said.
Christianity is a relationship, not a set of rules, Pope says

Christians must follow the Ten Commandments, of course, but Christianity is not about following rules, it is about having a relationship with Jesus, Pope Francis said.
Pope joins interreligious prayer, begging God to end pandemic

At a time of global "tragedy and suffering" because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from the one God and father of all, Pope Francis said.
Prayer establishes trusting relationship with God, Pope says

Prayer is more than just a physical, emotional or intellectual act; it is an inner desire to encounter God, Pope Francis said.
Amid pandemic, nurses have given heroic example, Pope says

Pope Francis offered his early morning Mass for nurses who "carry out this profession which is more than a profession; it is a vocation, a commitment."
On International Nurses Day: 'Thank you for your service to humanity'

The coronavirus pandemic has drawn well-deserved attention to nurses and midwives, who are among "the saints next door," dedicated to helping people in some of the most joyful or painful moments of their lives, Pope Francis said.
At morning Mass, Pope offers prayers for unemployed

As countries continue to reel from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis offered prayers for the men and women who have been unable to work.

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