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Watch: Google Hangout With Pope Francis
People around the world are joining Pope Francis for a live Google Hangout chat Thursday morning. Watch here.
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Pope Francis’ Family Synod Forgoes Flash for Spiritual Depth
It can be easy to fixate on the idea that the Extraordinary Synod on the Family beginning in Rome this week is purely about Catholic Church politics. The world clamors for the latest Catholic hubbub...
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Pope Francis Gives Stern Talking to Vatican Bureaucracy
Pope Francis had some blunt criticism for Vatican bureaucrats on Monday. In prepared remarks Monday, the Pope urged Roman Curia officials to remember their duty to serve in charity and love....
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Pope Francis Singles Out Iraq and Syria in Christmas Prayer for Peace
Pope Francis used his Christmas address at the Vatican to pray for peace for those suffering through conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine and Africa. Speaking to thousands amassed below his perch on...
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Vatican Frees Activist Who Stole Baby Jesus Statue While Topless
The Vatican has released a Ukrainian activist who stole a replica of baby Jesus from St. Peter’s Square Nativity scene while topless on Christmas day. Iana Zhdanova was freed Saturday after being seen...
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Man Who Shot John Paul II Visits the Late Pope’s Tomb
The Turkish gunman who spent years in prison for attempting to assassinate Pope John Paul II laid flowers at his tomb on Saturday. Mehmet Ali Agca laid white flowers at the Pope’s resting place during...
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Pope Francis Recognizes Slain Salvadorean Bishop as a Martyr
Pope Francis on Tuesday formally declared Salvadorean Archbishop Oscar Romero was a martyr for the Catholic faith, just months after lifting a ban on the beautification of the Archbishop. Romero, who...
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Pope Francis Rails Against Modern ‘Throwaway Culture’
Pope Francis has once again spoken out about the global economic climate, decrying an economic system that “seems fatally destined to suffocate hope and increase risks and threats.” Speaking in Rome,...
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Vatican to Host Summit on Climate Change
The Vatican will host a summit on climate change and sustainability efforts later this month, officials announced on Tuesday. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will give the opening address of the...
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Pope Francis Calls on European Parishes to Shelter Refugees
(VATICAN CITY) — The Vatican will shelter two families of refugees who are “fleeing death” from war or hunger, Pope Francis announced Sunday as he called on Catholic parishes, convents and monasteries...
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ISIS Magazine Criticizes Pope Francis
Security officials gearing up for Pope Francis’ visit to America have stressed that there is no specific, credible threat against the pontiff — but for the second time in two years an ISIS propaganda...
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This Boy Instagrammed a Pope Francis Selfie
Not only has Pope Francis brought much buzz to the United States, but he’s also allowed for some unbeatable photo ops. Many have taken to Instagram to share moments during Francis’ first United States...
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Pope Francis Arrives in New York
(NEW YORK) — Pope Francis, who on Thursday urged Congress and the nation to abolish the death penalty, fight global warming and embrace immigrants, arrived to a warm welcome on his first visit to New...
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Pope Francis Preaches Against ‘Hate and Revenge’ at 9/11 Memorial
NEW YORK — Speaking at the site of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, Pope Francis says the world can build peace from its differences. Speaking at an interfaith ceremony at the Sept. 11...
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Pope Francis’ Family Synod Forgoes Flash for Spiritual Depth
It can be easy to fixate on the idea that the Extraordinary Synod on the Family beginning in Rome this week is purely about Catholic Church politics. The world clamors for the latest Catholic hubbub...
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Pope Francis Gives Stern Talking to Vatican Bureaucracy
Pope Francis had some blunt criticism for Vatican bureaucrats on Monday. In prepared remarks Monday, the Pope urged Roman Curia officials to remember their duty to serve in charity and love....
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Pope Francis Pledges Reforms in the Face of Leaks
(VATICAN CITY) — In his first public comments on the latest scandal rocking the Vatican, Pope Francis told followers in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday that the theft of documents describing financial...
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Pope Francis Answers Children’s Questions in a New Book
(NEW YORK) — A new book from Pope Francis will be for young readers. Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters From Children Around the World will be published March 1, the Chicago-based Loyola Press...
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Pope Francis: Christmas a ‘Charade’ This Year Because ‘Whole World Is at War’
Pope Francis told churchgoers that Christmas this year is going to be a “charade” because “the whole world is at war.” The pontiff put this holiday season in perspective during mass at the Basilica di...
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Pope Francis Gives Stern Talking to Vatican Bureaucracy
Pope Francis had some blunt criticism for Vatican bureaucrats on Monday. In prepared remarks Monday, the Pope urged Roman Curia officials to remember their duty to serve in charity and love....
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