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Just as Jesus removed the stone that sealed his tomb on the morning of the Resurrection, on Easter Christ alone "has the power to roll away the st...

In his Easter message, Pope Francis called for general exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine, cease-fire in Gaza

Christ alone "has the power to roll away the stones that block the path to life" and which trap humanity in war and injustice, Pope Francis said.

As the new year begins, Pope Francis will be the oldest reigning pope since the early 1900s and the third oldest in history.

"It was a moment that everyone was fearful. Everyone was dealing with the unknown. That was an opportunity for us to proclaim Christ as our hope."

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Jesus can offer everyone hope and new life, Pope Francis said."Let yourself be pulled out" by Jesus during "these bad moments that happen to us all," the pope said before praying the Angelus with some 35,000 visitors gathered in St. Peters Square March 26.In his talk, Pope Francis reflected on the days Gospel reading from St. John in which Jesus weeps and prays at Lazarus tomb then calls to him to "Come out," bringing him back to life."The...

Jesus can offer everyone hope and new life, Pope Francis said.

To evangelize well, the faithful need to dialogue with God, let the Holy Spirit renew their hearts and lives, and then dialogue with today's world, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis has invited Catholics worldwide to renew the act of consecrating the church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine, to Mary every March 25, the feast of the Annunciation.

Jesus can offer everyone hope and new life, Pope Francis said before praying the Angelus with some 35,000 visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square March 26.