Faith Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:08:27 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb Jesus' coming is an invitation to conversion, Pope says /faith/item/26580-jesus-coming-is-an-invitation-to-conversation-pope-says /faith/item/26580-jesus-coming-is-an-invitation-to-conversation-pope-says VATICAN – On Tuesday Pope Francis said there is a strong link between the death of St. Stephen, the Church's first martyr, and the birth of Christ, who came to offer message that is often uncomfortable and calls us to convert.
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VATICAN CITY - The day after Christmas, Pope Francis warned Catholics about two related temptations: giving Christmas a "false, sugary coating" and not putting the faith one professes into action.

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