In a homily giving at morning Mass last Friday, Pope Francis warned the faithful that whoever wants to be a follower of Jesus must be aware that the devil exists and must be resisted.
As we approach the mid-way point in the Lenten season, Pope Francis is calling the faithful to use this time to “adjust your life” and to be careful not to become like hypocrites who act holy on the outside and "disguise themselves as good people."
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSThe secular media is abuzz this week with headlines claiming Pope Francis may "soften" the Church's stance toward homosexuals because of comments he made during an impromptu press conference held on board his flight back to Rome on Sunday.
It's been only five months since his election, but Pope Francis is already leaving his mark on both the Vatican and the world, inspiring many to eschew the unnecessary frills of life in order to take better care of the poorest among us.
