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June 24, 2019

Pope Francis: Receive Communion every time as if it were the first time

Pope Francis celebrates Mass marking the feast of Corpus Christi at Santa Maria Consolatrice parish in Rome June 23, 2019.

VATICAN CITY -- Every time a Catholic receives Communion, it should be like his or her first Communion, Pope Francis said.

Published in Reflections
December 24, 2017

Mary is a perfect example of how to respond to God's plan, Pope says

An image of Mary is the centerpiece of a wreath at the base of a Marian statue overlooking the Spanish Steps in Rome Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
VATICAN – With Christmas just a day away, Pope Francis said Mary's humble and modest response at the announcement of Jesus' birth reflects what our own attitude should be regarding God's plan for our lives as we prepare for the incarnation.
Published in Faith
November 6, 2017

Those in authority can't live 'double life', must lead by example, Pope says

Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square June 25 at the Vatican.
VATICAN CITY – On Sunday Pope Francis offered some punchy advice to both average faithful and people in positions of authority, saying true power is expressed through service and a good example, which Christians must always show to others in humility.
Published in Vatican