Holy Spirit makes Christians gentle, not 'overbearing,' pope says
May 19, 2024 · Holy Spirit makes Christians gentle, not 'overbearing,' pope says. During Pentecost Mass, Pope Francis said Christians are called to evangelize through the "power and gentleness" of the Holy Spirit, "not with arrogance and imposition."
Holy Spirit is God's gift to help faithful pray, persevere, pope says
Nov 6, 2024 · At his weekly general audience, Pope Francis talked about the Holy Spirit's role in helping the faithful pray as children of God, not out of fear or obligation, but with free, heartfelt spontaneity. ... Catholic News Service has been providing complete, in-depth coverage of the popes and the Vatican for more than 70 years. CNS Rome continues to ...
The Spirit helps the church avoid 'ideological divisions,' pope says
Feb 23, 2023 · The Spirit helps the church avoid 'ideological divisions,' pope says. At his weekly general audience Feb. 22, Pope Francis said that as Catholics try to fulfill their mission to evangelize, they must trust in the Holy Spirit rather than …
Pope at Audience: As we pray, the Holy Spirit comes to our aid
Nov 6, 2024 · In prayer, the Pope said, the Holy Spirit is revealed as the “Paraclete”, that is, our advocate and defender. He does not accuse us before the Father, but defends us. "Even when our heart reproaches us for something," he noted, the Holy Spirit "reminds us that 'God is greater than our hearts.'”
Holy Spirit - Latest news - Catholic News Agency
Oct 30, 2024 · Titled “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides God’s People Toward Jesus Our Hope,” the new cycle will... Read more. Speaking in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope explained that the...
Pope at Audience: The Holy Spirit expands and unites the Church
Oct 9, 2024 · Reflecting on passages from the Acts of the Apostles in his catechesis, the Holy Father highlighted two primary movements of the Spirit: His power to expand the Church’s reach to all peoples, and His ability to consolidate unity within the Church itself.
Pope Francis on Pentecost: The Holy Spirit’s ... - Catholic News Agency
May 19, 2024 · On the solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis said that Christians are called to proclaim the Gospel to everyone with gentleness and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis to make new saints, emphasizing a devotion to the Holy Spirit
Oct 18, 2024 · VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis will create 14 new saints on Sunday (Oct. 20) who have in common a calling to spread the gospel and a special devotion to the Holy Spirit, the key themes of a ...
On Pentecost, Pope Francis explained how to recognize the Holy Spirit…
Jun 5, 2022 · On the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis offered advice on how to distinguish the voice of the Holy Spirit from “the voice of the spirit of evil.”
Pope at Audience: The Holy Spirit makes us truly free
Jun 5, 2024 · Pope Francis concluded his address by pointing out that the true freedom of the Spirit must come from Jesus, and inviting everyone to pray that, Jesus might make us “through His Holy Spirit, truly free men and women.”