Pope Francis

When caught in difficult moments or trials, turn your heart to God, who is near even when you do not search for him, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.

Resuming his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reminded that the Christian virtues of faith, hope, and charity enable us to heal the physical, social and spiritual infirmities of our times, such as those revealed by the pandemic.

Let us pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.

Pope Francis said he is “very saddened” by the decision of the Turkish government’s announcement to turn the Hagia Sophia museum back into a mosque.

Pope Francis expressed support for the United Nations’ call last week for a global ceasefire amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Let us pray that today’s families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance, and especially that they may be protected by the state.

Pope Francis called on Catholic media around the world to go beyond professional competence and to dedicate themselves “completely to the welfare of others.”

Pope Francis has called on the faithful to pray for nations that are suffering from crisis “made even more difficult” by the coronavirus pandemic.

We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.

Let us pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.

We pray that those suffering from addiction may be properly helped and
accompanied.

Let us pray together that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity.

We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal human smuggling and human trafficking, may be heard and considered.

We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote together peace and justice in the world.

Pope Francis has appealed to the faithful to be more aware of the need to protect refugees and migrants as the number of those infected by the coronavirus disease continues to soar.

Pope Francis thanked maritime personnel and fishermen for their contribution to feeding humanity amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

During his Sunday Angelus on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Pope Francis turned to the day’s reading, in which Saint Paul describes the Eucharistic celebration.

Pope Francis has issued a new decree to ensure transparency in the Vatican’s public contracts and “to reduce” the danger of corruption.

Pope Francis has once again stressed the power of prayer as he continued his catechesis during his weekly general audience on May 27.

Pope Francis, leader of 1.2 billion Catholics around the world, renewed the ecumenical commitment of the Church during the 25th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s encyclical “Ut unum sint.”