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Beware of hypocrisy, which leavens selfishness, Pope Francis says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:01:54 -0400

VATICAN – Hypocrisy is the leaven that causes men and women to be self-centered and indifferent to the world around them, Pope Francis said.

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

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 09:00:00 -0400

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.

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

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:20:00 -0500

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.

Prophets’ call to action are still relevant

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:47:01 -0500

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?

Pope calls euthanasia triumph of selfishness, not act of compassion

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:00:00 -0400

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.