Pope Francis
Make Ash Wednesday a day for fasting for peace in Ukrain
Pope Francis invites everyone to make next 2 March, Ash Wednesday, a Day of Fasting for Peace.
Saint Joseph, patron of the good death
The Church has always shown particular concern for the dying, offering them accompaniment and care, respecting the sacredness of life, even in its final stages, and rejecting the ethically unacceptable practices of euthanasia or assisted suicide.
Care for personal health and that of others is a moral obligation
Pope Francis stresses that It is important to continue the effort to immunize the general population against SARS-CoV-2 as much as possible. This calls for a manifold commitment on the personal, political and international levels.
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful
Message of Pope Francis for the thirtieth World Day of the Sick, February 11, 2022
We are losing compassion
Pope Francis repeats his message to return to God’s style: closeness, compassion and tender love.
The dignity of the sick comes before sickness and profit
Pope Francis’ message on the dignity of the sick.
Don’t let the ‘culture of waste’ affect you
Pope Francis addresses pharmacists and warns again against the “throwaway society”.
Closeness, compassion and tender love
In his opening speech of the Synod, Pope Francis reflects on Gods own style: closeness, compassion and tender love.
Global health: avoid a throwaway culture
Pope Francis reflects on global health during teh General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life. He states that we must avoid a throwaway culture.