Poverty and Inequality Drive Child Labor, Pope Says
Child labor, on the rise in developing countries, must be remedied by addressing root causes of poverty and inequality, Pope Francis writes.
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World Day of Prayer for Vocations
The Vatican has released Pope Francis’ prayer, focusing on mission and evangelization as a shared calling, for this Sunday’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
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Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Bombings Commemorated
On the third anniversary of suicide attacks that killed 260 people and injured 500 others, Pope Francis and Sri Lanka’s bishops honor victims and seek justice.
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Pope Rejects War, Chooses ‘Blueprint’ of Peace
Pope Francis, who avoids inflammatory rhetoric against Russia, questions concept of just war and calls for reconciliation, not escalation
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Roma Fleeing Ukraine Stuck in Shelters in Poland
Roma refugees, who often do not have identity documents or passports, face discrimination as they seek safe haven in European countries.
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Save Women, Girls from Trafficking, Mutilation, Pope Says
In his Angelus address, Pope Francis called for an end to human trafficking, abortion and practices that humiliate girls and women.
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Pope: Never Forget or Repeat Holocaust
Pope Francis observes annual commemoration of the Holocaust, held on the anniversary of the 1945 liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp.
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St. Joseph Teaches Us to Accept What God Has in Mind, Pope Says
During his weekly audience, Pope Francis reflects on what St. Joseph can teach all about following God’s guidance.
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Pope: Fight Child Labor through Fair Wages for Adults
Pope Francis says at conference “Eradicating Child Labor, Building a Better Future,” fight child labor by eliminating poverty and paying fair wages to adults.
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Biden Thanks Pope for Speaking Up for the Poor, Fighting Climate Crisis
Pope Francis and President Biden talked about the climate crisis, poverty and other issues at an unusually long meeting at the Vatican.
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Missionary Nun Held Captive Nearly Five Years in Mali Meets Pope
Kidnapped Franciscan Sister Gloria Cecilia Narváez, held in Mali since early 2017 by group linked to al-Qaida, says she was not mistreated.
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Jesus Sets People Free, Pope Says at Audience
Pope Francis speaks of St. Paul’s struggle to convince people of their freedom in Christ and of the need to resist becoming slaves of the law.
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