BLOG: Pope Francis,Reflections
From St. Francis to the present day, the nativity scene has had an important place in our Christmas traditions. Read this new letter from Pope Francis. ...read more
Julian Paparella reflects on the three ways we look for the coming of Christ in this season of Advent. ...read more
Today, during his apostolic visit to Japan, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with thousands of people in Tokyo Dome. Read the full text of his homily here. ...read more
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King in Nagasaki, Japan, during his apostolic visit. Read the full text of his homily here. ...read more
This Sunday the Church celebrates Jesus as King of everything, and Julian Paparella reflects on how we can understand this feast in a personal way. ...read more
Today, during his final day in Thailand, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with young people in Bangkok's Assumption Cathedral. Read his homily here. ...read more
Pope Francis speaks of missionary discipleship during his homily at Mass in Bangkok's National Stadium. Read the full text here. ...read more
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that there is more to life than what we find here on Earth. Check out this reflection from Julian Paparella. ...read more
Julia Paparella reflects on the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector who climbed a tree in order to see Jesus, and what meaning it has for our own lives. ...read more
The 2019 Synod on the Pan-Amazon Region concluded today with the celebration of Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily here. ...read more