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Christians are called to spread ‘fragrance of Christ,’ pope says

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cleansed from original sin by baptism, Christians are called to spread the “good fragrance of Christ” throughout the world by their kind actions and joyful attitudes, Pope Francis said. At his weekly general audience Aug. 21, the pope said Jesus was “anointed with the Holy Spirit” when he was baptized in…

Death penalty fuels ‘poison’ of revenge in society, pope says

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Capital punishment promotes a deadly attitude of revenge and denies the possibility of change in the lives of incarcerated people, Pope Francis said. “The death penalty is in no way the solution to the violence that can strike innocent people,” the pope wrote in the preface to a new book on…

Eucharist satisfies hunger for hope, truth, salvation, pope says

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When receiving the Eucharist, Catholics should respond with gratitude and awe that Jesus offers himself as nourishment and salvation, Pope Francis said. Jesus “becomes true food and true drink,” the pope said. “Thank you, Lord Jesus! Let’s say, ‘Thank you, thank you’ with all our heart,” he told visitors and pilgrims…

Pope praises prayerful solidarity with persecuted Christians

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians are called to be close to their brothers and sisters in the faith, especially to those who are wounded by “injustice, abuse, hatred,” Pope Francis said. “The whole of humanity, now more than ever, needs the good news of peace, and every Christian is called to announce and share it,”…

On Assumption, pope entrusts war-torn countries to Mary’s care

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mary is not a “motionless wax statue,” but a disciple who wants to share the good news of Jesus with everyone and reaches out to help and comfort them, Pope Francis said. Reciting the Angelus prayer with visitors in St. Peter’s Square Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption, the pope…