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Pope Francis meets with bishops in Lima, Peru, Jan. 21.

A bishop's legacy should be encouragement to follow Christ, Pope says

VATICAN – When a bishop leaves a diocese, he should give an honest assessment of what he has done and where he has fallen short, but mostly he should encourage people to follow the Lord, Pope Francis said.
  • May 15, 2018
Pope Francis delivers his blessing during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 25.

The devil is a big loser, but still manages to seduce us, Pope says

VATICAN – The devil is "a loser," but he still tricks people into giving him power, Pope Francis said.
  • May 8, 2018
Pope Francis arrives to celebrate a Mass with hundreds of priests who are missionaries of mercy in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 10.

Bishops must protect their people from danger, Pope says

VATICAN – A true bishop always stays close to his people, protecting them from "wolves" and from losing their way, Pope Francis said.
  • May 4, 2018
Pope Francis looks on during his pastoral visit in Alessano, Italy, April 20.

Too much curiosity can lead to danger, harm the soul, Pope says

VATICAN – Although a healthy curiosity can lead to new discoveries, too much curiosity can open the door to dangerous things that harm the soul, Pope Francis said.
  • April 30, 2018
Pope Francis leads his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 25.

Heaven is an encounter with Jesus, not a boring waiting room, Pope says

VATICAN CITY – Heaven is not an eternally dull existence but rather the completion of a journey toward a promised encounter with the Lord, Pope Francis said.
  • April 27, 2018
Pope Francis elevates the chalice as he celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican April 26.

Without love, service, church is just an 'empty institution', Pope says

VATICAN – The example of selfless love and humble service set forth by Jesus at the Last Supper are the foundation of the Catholic Church's mission in the world, Pope Francis said.
  • April 26, 2018
Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 25.

The church works best when moving forward, but not all new things are good, Pope says

VATICAN – The church is like a bicycle -- it stays upright as long as it keeps moving, Pope Francis said.
  • April 25, 2018
Pope Francis greets people as he visits St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Rome April 15.

Don't be 'couch potatoes,' get up and evangelize, Pope says

VATICAN – Christians must be willing to move where the Spirit leads them and not be benchwarmers on the sidelines of efforts to evangelize, Pope Francis said.
  • April 19, 2018
Pope Francis walks in procession as he celebrates Mass at St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Rome April 15.

Church needs prophets, not critics, Pope says

VATICAN – The church needs true prophets who not only speak the truth fearlessly, but also empathize with the suffering of their people, Pope Francis said.
  • April 17, 2018
Pope Francis gives a homily in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, March 17, 2018.

Be careful of the freedom you seek, lest you become a slave of the world, Pope says

VATICAN – Christian freedom is being free from worldly ambition, fashion and passion and being open to God's will, Pope Francis said.
  • April 13, 2018
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