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On feast of God’s word, Pope prioritizes women and critiques ‘violence’ of social media

Pope Francis presides over Mass for Sunday of the Word of God on Jan. 21, 2024 in Saint Peter’s Basilica. (Credit: Vatican Media.) Listen ROME – Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated a Mass dedicated to ...
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In praying the Bible, God’s own words speak for us

There are many and various ways for us to approach and encounter God. There is no one means of prayer has a monopoly over our journey to God. God welcomes and blesses every sincere effort we make to ...
Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis: Return to God’s word rather than social media’s ‘violence of words’

Pope Francis has called Catholics to spend more time with the saving power of God’s word as society and social media amplify “the violence of words.” Speaking of the “immense power” that the word of ...
National Catholic Reporter

God's word, mercy must be shared with everyone, pope says

The Word of God, which heals and raises people up, is meant for everyone, Pope Francis said. Jesus "wants to reach those far away, he wants to heal the sick, he wants to save sinners, he wants to ...