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Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square Feb. 26 at the Vatican.

If you died today, would you be ready? Pope asks

VATICAN – On Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people not to wait to reflect on their lives, but to ask themselves: If this was my last day on earth, am I prepared? Am I cooperating with God’s grace?
People take pictures with mobile phones and tablets as Pope Francis arrives at the Vatican on Nov. 21, 2015.

Mass is for the Eucharist, not pictures, Pope says

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.
Pope Francis leads an audience with members of the International Federation of Catholic Universities at the Vatican Nov. 4. The pope encouraged Catholic universities to study the root causes of migration.

Teach students role of justice in migration, Pope says

VATICAN – Catholic universities need to study the root causes of forced migration and ways to counter the discrimination and xenophobic reactions it provokes in so many traditionally Christian nations, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square June 25 at the Vatican.

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

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.
An urn containing cremated remains is seen in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery mausoleum in Coram, N.Y. 2016.

Cremation must show 'fitting respect'

My dear friends,

It is never easy to discuss funeral and burial arrangements with loved ones. Yet as Catholics, it is important that we learn and appreciate how our legacy of faith can be embraced in every moment of our journey, even in death.  

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the Angelus from his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Jan. 29.

In the Eucharist we receive the grace to love, Pope says

VATICAN CITY – On Sunday Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’ command to love God above all things, and your neighbor as yourself, saying that it is in the Eucharist that we receive the grace to carry this out.
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich kisses the Book of the Gospels on the altar during his installation Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago Nov. 18.

Greatest commandment must be lived

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 29 (Year A) Exodus 22:21-27; Psalm 18; 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10; Matthew 22:34-40

People use their smartphones to take photos of the Pope in Paris, France, Oct. 1. MissioBot is available for the entire month of October in commemoration of World Mission Sunday, Oct. 22.

Facebook chatbot lets you talk to the Pope

VATICAN – An initiative from the Vatican this month is inviting people to virtually connect with Pope Francis and learn more about Church missions and how to support them.
Pope Francis talks with Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem during a private audience at the Vatican Oct. 23.

Holy Land Christians must work together, Pope tells Greek Orthodox Patriarch

VATICAN – As minorities living in a troubled land, Christians in the Holy Land must forgive each other for past mistakes and work together for the future of their communities, Pope Francis told the Greek Orthodox patriarch of Jerusalem.
In his first ever address to Canadian youth on Oct. 22, Pope Francis urges young people to build bridges, spread the gospel message and to let Jesus Christ lead our lives.

Pope Francis shares special message to Canadian youth

Pope Francis shared a message to Canada's youth during the Young People, Faith and Discernment Forum 2017, a televised event on Salt and Light TV on Oct. 22 in preparation for the October 2018 Synod of Bishops on Youth. 

Nuns listen intently as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square Oct. 22 at the Vatican.

Being Christian means being missionary, Pope says

VATICAN – Catholics must make a real effort to share the Gospel with all people, fighting "the recurring temptation" that leads some to focus only on internal church matters or to be pessimistic about evangelization efforts, Pope Francis wrote.
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