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October 19, 2018

Beware of hypocrisy, which leavens selfishness, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis looks on during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 17.
VATICAN – Hypocrisy is the leaven that causes men and women to be self-centered and indifferent to the world around them, Pope Francis said.
Published in Reflections
July 4, 2017

Pope: Hunger caused by 'indifference of many, selfishness of a few'

An indigenous woman in Cancun, Mexico, shows genetically modified corn Dec. 5, 2016.

VATICAN CITY – The international community must not remain resigned to the plight of those suffering hunger and malnutrition, which is often caused by indifference and selfishness, Pope Francis said.

Published in Vatican
March 1, 2017

Pope at Ash Wednesday Mass: Lent breathes life into world asphyxiated by sin

Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome March 1.

ROME – Lent is a time to receive God's breath of life, a breath that saves humanity from suffocating under the weight of selfishness, indifference and piety devoid of sincerity, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith
January 26, 2017

Prophets’ call to action are still relevant

Prophets’ call to action are still relevant

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 5 (Year A) Isaiah 58:6-10; Psalm 112; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16

Why does God seem so distant or even absent in our world? Why are our societies and nations so polarized and torn by divisions?

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
June 10, 2016

Pope calls euthanasia triumph of selfishness, not act of compassion

A file photo of Pope Francis leaves his general audience in St. Peter's Square. The Pope says euthanasia is not an act of compassion.

VATICAN CITY – Growing acceptance of euthanasia does not indicate increased compassion, but highlights the rise of a selfish "throwaway culture" that casts aside the sick, the dying and those who do not satisfy the perceived requirements of a healthy life, Pope Francis said. 

Published in Vatican