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January 10, 2018

Be intentional about silence during Mass, Pope says

Pope Francis leads his general audience at the Vatican Jan. 10.
VATICAN – Pope Francis said Wednesday that moments of silence in the Mass should be intentional times of prayer, recollection and communion with God, rather than being viewed as times to just be quiet or not speak.
Published in Faith
November 22, 2017

At Mass, Jesus seeks to bring others with him to salvation, Pope says

Pope Francis speaks during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 15.
VATICAN CITY – If people really understood that participating at Mass is witnessing Christ's suffering, death and resurrection, then maybe they would stop taking pictures, talking, making comments and acting as if it were some kind of show, Pope Francis said.
Published in Vatican
November 8, 2017

Mass is for the Eucharist, not pictures, Pope says

People take pictures with mobile phones and tablets as Pope Francis arrives at the Vatican on Nov. 21, 2015.
VATICAN - On Wednesday a fiery Pope Francis chastised those who spend Mass talking to others, looking at their phone or even taking pictures during papal liturgies, saying these are distractions that take focus away from the “heart of the Church,” which is the Eucharist.
Published in Vatican