Pope Speaks

Who is Francis really?‍

QUESTION: You have been called “the pop Pope” or “the Superman Pope,” which I know you don’t like. Who is Francis really? How would you like to be remembered? Pope Francis: For what I am: a sinner trying to do good. (Interview of Pope Francis by Carlos Herrera on Radio COPE)

Covenant Between Young And Old

Pope Francis his homily on the first World Day of Grand-parents and the Elderly, insisted that “Today we need a new covenant between young and old. We need to share the treasure of life, to dream together, to overcome conflicts between generations and prepare a future together.” He added that without this “covenantal sharing in life,” […]

Impose A Uniformity

“When the Church is viewed in terms of conflict – right versus left, progressive versus traditionalist – she be-comes fragmented and polarized, distorting and betraying her true nature. She is, on the other hand, a body in continual crisis, precisely because she is alive. She must never become a body in conflict, with winners and […]

God Works Hidden

“God is at work, like a good little seed that silently and slowly germinates” to become “a lush tree, which gives life and rest to everyone.” The Pope went on to say that the seeds of our good works may seem small by comparison, “yet all that is good pertains to God,” and good “always […]

Welcome migrants

“Thank you for what you and your entire team are doing,” he said. “Thank you for welcoming and receiving these migrants who come in search of a better life. Some co-me to advance, while others are fleeing from true social hells.” “These four things,” said the Pope. “welcomed, protected, accompanied, and integrated.” I accompany you […]

Avoiding clericalization

“Every catechist, says Pope Francis, “must be a witness to the faith, a teacher and mystagogue, a companion and pedagogue, who teaches for the Church.” Catechists, he continues, “are called first to be expert in the pastoral service of transmitting the faith,” from the first proclamation of the kerygma to preparation for the sacraments of […]

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