Catholic Fire

Pope Francis spoke on defending human life during his address at the Angelus in St. Peter's Square, Feb. 2. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called on all Catholics to welcome, serve and respect life, whether still unborn or approaching its natural end. He asked that everyone, each in his or her own "particular role and sphere, feel called to love and serve life, to welcome it, respect it and promote it, especially when it is fragile and needs attention and care, from the mother's womb to its end on this earth." The pope's remarks came after reciting the Sunday Angelus with people gathered in St. Peter's Square Feb. 2, which was designated in Italy as the Day for Life. The pope encouraged all associations and movements involved in "the defense and promotion of life" to continue their work. He also quoted a statement by Italian bishops that "every child has the face of the Lord, lover of life, a gift for families and society."...

February 17, 2013. (Romereports.com) In his second to last Angelus, the Pope greeted thousands of pilgrims, as he looked over his studio window in St. Peter's Square. The Pope gave his catechesis on Lent, but with thousands of people there, he also thanked them for their prayers these last few days. BENEDICT XVI “Let me also thank you for the prayers and support you have shown me in these days. May God bless all of you! ” To say farewell to Benedict XVI, thousands of pilgrims made their way to St. Peter's square to witness one of the Pope's last public events. Among cheers and applause, people held banners thanking the Pope for his eight year pontificate. In his catechesis he talked about how Jesus was tempted out in the desert. He also explained the true meaning of Lent. BENEDICT XVI “The Church, which is our mother and teacher, calls all its members to a spiritual renewal. A call to refocus our energy towards God, leaving behind pride and selfishness to inst...