Faith

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

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:02:03 -0400

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

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

Sun, 24 Dec 2017 17:49:09 -0500

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.

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

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 08:04:22 -0500

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.