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"I am with you, I care about you, and I want you to start living again" by getting back on the right path with renewed confidence.

Damage from a series of powerful storms and at least one tornado is seen on March 25, 2023 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. At least 26 people have reportedly been killed with dozens more injured following devastating storms across western Mississippi and Alabama on the night of March 24, 2023. / Will Newton/Getty ImagesWashington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 26, 2023 / 07:20 am (CNA).Pope Francis on Sunday offered prayers for the victims of a deadly tornado that struck parts of Mississippi and Alabama Frid...

Local newspaper says it is the deadliest tornado in the Magnolia State in at least 50 years.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- 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. At the end of his general audience in St. Peters Square March 22, the pope recalled last years service when, in union with all the bishops of the world, the church and humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine, were consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Let us not tire of

Christians must not be afraid of being judged or condemned for bearing witness to the gifts and love they receive from God, Pope Francis said.

Being an apostle does not mean climbing up the church's hierarchy to look down on others but humbling oneself in a spirit of service, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis speaks during his Angelus address on March 19, 2023. / Vatican MediaVatican City, Mar 19, 2023 / 07:51 am (CNA).We should treat the physical and social differences of others as a chance to love, not as an inconvenience, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address on Sunday.The popes weekly message focused on the days Gospel reading, which recounts Jesus miraculous healing of the blind man.Francis pointed out the reactions of the different characters in the story and invited people to r...

Being an apostle does not mean climbing up the church's hierarchy to look down on others but humbling oneself in a spirit of service, Pope Francis said.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Being an apostle does not mean climbing up the churchs hierarchy to look down on others but humbling oneself in a spirit of service, Pope Francis said. During his general audience in St. Peters Square March 15, the pope explained that apostleship as understood by the Second Vatican Council produces an equality -- rooted in service -- among laypeople, consecrated religious, priests and bishops. Who has more dignity in the church? The bishop? The priest? No, we are all C

At the end of his general audience in St. Peter's Square March 8, International Women's Day, Pope Francis led a round of applause for women.