Pope Lauds Humanitarian Corridors for Migrants, Refugees
Pope Francis thanked organizations that run humanitarian corridors offering safe, legal passage to migrants and refugees in Europe.
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‘Fraternity, Tears, Smiles’ in a Church for Everyone
The Church is for everyone, Pope Francis insists during interviews focused on the 10th anniversary of his papacy.
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Pope Brought New Style to Rome
As the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ papacy approaches, Catholics recognize that he brought a new style of leadership to Rome.
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Pope Has Opened Paths for Women in the Church
On International Women’s Day, leaders take stock of Pope Francis’ changes to give women greater roles in the Church.
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Pope’s Message on Ash Wednesday: Rely on the Holy Spirit
On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis continued his teaching on evangelization and mission, noting that divisions are overcome by the Holy Spirit.
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In South Sudan, Pope Repeats Call to End Violence
After visiting Congo, Pope Francis joins with two ecumenical leaders to bring a message of peace to war-torn South Sudan.
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Pope Delivers Rousing Message in Congo
“Hands off Africa!” Pope Francis says in an address to leaders in Congo, decrying plundering of the continent’s resources.
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Pope, Buddhists Discuss Care for Planet
Receiving a delegation of Buddhist monks from Cambodia, Pope Francis said that interreligious dialogue can promote care of creation.
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Salvadoran Cardinal Recalls Rough Seas of His Episcopacy, and St. Romero
Cardinal Rosa Chavez describes the “red martyrdom” assassination of St. Romero and the campaign against the future saint.
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Another Year of ‘Limbo on Earth’ for Migrants, Refugees, Asylum-Seekers
Migrants around the world are stuck in “camps” or detention or eke out an existence on one side or...
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South Sudan Churches: Spread Christmas Peace, Joy
The Christmas message of joy shines through, says Council of Churches, calling Christians in the troubled East African nation to take hope.
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U.S. Votes against Global Death Penalty Ban
Advocates are disappointed that the United States voted against the global death penalty ban proposed at the United Nations.
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