In his general audience, Pope Francis implored Catholics to take care of the elderly as a community of faith.

I have called myself a peacemaker. I have never held a gun and never want to. But I am also a father, and I will always protect my children.

In his general audience, Pope Francis highlighted how old age ironically helps us to fulfill Jesus’ commandment to be “born again.”

Is it in keeping with our faith to believe it is possible that those who have died may be able to help us? Absolutely.

The joy of marriage is getting overshadowed by the pressure for increasingly expensive and elaborate weddings. Parish priest could gently remind couples that it does not have to be this way.

“Do not hide old age, do not hide the fragility of old age,” Pope Francis said in his Wednesday audience. “This is a teaching for all of us.”