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pope francis sits in his wheelchair in front of the nativity scene which is on the left of the photo in the vatican audience hall
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
Pope Francis reflects on Christmas and on St. Francis de Sales, who tells us “to desire nothing and reject nothing, to accept everything that God sends us.”
Children walk next to Pope Francis after visiting the Nativity Scene at the conclusion of Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithPope Francis Homilies
Pope Francis
‘Why is the manger so important? Because it is the sign, and not by chance, of Christ’s coming into this world. It is how he announces his coming.’
pope francis holds a gift aloft during the general audience, he is wearing his usual white
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
In his final general audience on the theme of discernment, Pope Francis says, "The goal of discernment is to recognize the salvation God is working in my life."
Pope Francis greets people during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican.
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis speaks about the necessity of diligence when entering the final phase of the journey of discernment.
pope francis touches a cross held by another man
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis says the goodness of a choice benefits all areas of our lives, and there are signs to confirm these decisions.
pope francis poses with a chef who is taking a selfie with him, he sits in his wheelchair
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis asks, “How can we recognize true consolation?”
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
Pope Francis continues his weekly audiences on discernment: Spiritual consolation “is an experience of interior joy, consisting in seeing God’s presence in everything.”
close up of pope francis face with hand in front raised in blessing, he is among people but they are blurred in the background
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
“Do not fear desolation; face it with perseverance, do not evade it,” Pope Francis said in his weekly general audience, continuing on his theme of discernment.
pope francis sits at his chair holding a paper and gesturing with his right hand, he is wearing glasses
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
Pope Francis recounts his visit to Bahrain and the interfaith dialogue that occurred there: "Meeting each other and praying together, we felt we were of one heart and one soul."
pope francis sits inside on a white chair with a microphone in front of him and his hands in front of him gesturing while speaking. he is wearing his usual white clothing
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
“We must not remain defeated by a moment of sadness,” Pope Francis said in his Wednesday general audience about desolation, continuing his discussion of discernment.