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Pope Francis: Put Forgiveness and Mercy at the Heart of your Life
We cannot demand God’s forgiveness for ourselves unless we are prepared to forgive our neighbors, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
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Pope Francis Comforts Relatives of Loved Ones Killed in Italy's 2018 Nightclub Stampede
Pope Francis comforted relatives of loved ones killed in a nightclub stampede in 2018 during an audience at the Vatican Saturday.
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Pope Francis Pleads with Catholics not to Gossip
Pope Francis implored Catholics Sunday not to gossip about one another’s faults, but instead to follow Jesus’ directive on fraternal correction in the Gospel of Matthew.
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Science and Faith Together can Help Protect Environment: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Thursday that science and faith together can help humanity to overcome ecological crises.
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Economics Should Not "sacrifice human dignity to the idols of finance": Pope Francis
Pope Francis told heads of state and business leaders Friday that human dignity and “ecological conversion” ought to shape the future of Europe’s economy.
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Tourists in Rome Surprised by Chance to See Pope Francis
Tourists in Rome had an unexpected chance to see Pope Francis at his first public audience for almost six months.
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COVID-19 is “a wake-up call” to Care for Creation: Pope Francis on World Day of Prayer
Pope Francis released a message Tuesday for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in which he called for repentance for humanity’s broken bonds with God’s creation...
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Vatican Secretary Stresses “spiritual consonance” Between Pope Francis and Benedict XVI
Cardinal Pietro Parolin has written an introduction to a book describing the continuity between Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
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Four Sibling Nurses Who Treated Coronavirus Patients to Meet Pope Francis
Four adult siblings, all nurses who worked with coronavirus patients during the worst of the pandemic, will on Friday meet Pope Francis, together with their families.
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Pope Francis: The Cross Reminds us of the Sacrifices of the Christian life
Pope Francis said Sunday the crucifix we wear or hang on our wall is not supposed to be decorative, but a reminder of God’s love and the sacrifices involved in...
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Vatican Confirms World Mission Sunday Will Take Place amid Pandemic
The Vatican confirmed Friday that World Mission Sunday will take place as scheduled on Oct. 18, underlining the importance of evangelization and support for the Church’s mission territories amid the...
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A New Book to Feature Pope Francis’ “most significant speeches to athletes”
The Vatican is publishing a new book collecting Pope Francis’ notable speeches to athletes of all kinds, and which includes the testimonies of three professional athletes.
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"Christian charity is not simple philanthropy": Pope Francis
Christian charity is more than simple philanthropy, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
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Pope Francis Supports Project to "free" Virgin Mary from Mafia Exploitation in Italy
Pope Francis has praised a new initiative aimed at countering the abuse of Marian devotions by mafia organizations, who use her figure to wield power and exert control
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Mary’s Assumption into Heaven was a "giant leap for mankind": Pope Francis
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that Mary’s assumption into Heaven was an infinitely greater achievement than man’s first steps on the...
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Human Dignity Has Serious Political Implications: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christian faith demands conversion from individualism and a commitment to defending the inherent dignity of every person.
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's "illness is subsiding," His Secretary Says
Benedict XVI’s personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein has said that the pope emeritus’ illness is “subsiding.”
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Even in Times of Darkness, God is There: Pope Francis
When caught in difficult moments or trials, turn your heart to God, who is near even when you do not search for him, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address...
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Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal Promotes Rural Tourism as Sector Projected to Lose Income
As the global economy braces to lose billions in international tourism in 2020 due to coronavirus travel restrictions, a Cardinal Turkson is encouraging travelers to explore “hidden places.”
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Pope Francis Sends Donation to Beirut for Explosion Recovery
Pope Francis has sent a donation of nearly $300,000 in aid to the Church in Lebanon to help with recovery efforts after the devastating explosion which occurred in the capital city...
