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November 7, 2019

Pope Francis: St. Paul announced Christ to ‘idol worshippers’ without attacking them

St. Paul announced Jesus Christ to “idol worshippers” in Athens without attacking them, but by building bridges, Pope Francis said Wednesday. “We also ask the Holy Spirit today to teach…

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November 6, 2019

Dialogue begins with empathy, not contempt, pope says

VATICAN CITY — Christians who preach the Gospel must see people who do not know Christ as children of God and not as nonbelievers worthy of hostility and contempt, Pope Francis…

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September 9, 2019

Why does Pope Francis wear a silver cross?

The tradition of popes wearing a pectoral cross has a fascinating history and deep spiritual symbolism. Pope Francis, along with other bishops and cardinals, wears every day a “pectoral cross”…

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September 7, 2019

Pope Francis: Why is silence so important during Mass?

The Liturgy should be a School of Prayer, where we learn to speak to God. “Silence is not limited to the absence of words; rather, we open ourselves to hearing…

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July 8, 2017

The art Pope Francis loves

What is Pope Francis’ idea of art? A new documentary titled ‘Pope Francis – My idea of art,’ delves into the Roman Pontiff’s artistic side and explore what art personally…

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July 5, 2017

Pope's hospital in Rome offers to take Charlie Gard

The president of the Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesu in Rome, also known as the "Pope's Hospital", has offered to transfer Charlie Gard to his facilities. Charlie is a 10-month-old baby…

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June 30, 2017

Is it too late to reform the Vatican?

The cardinals who elected Pope Francis hoped for major curial reform. Why isn't it going to plan? In high summer, Rome may be crawling with tourists, but most of the…

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June 21, 2017

Have Catholic Priests made a Pact with the Devil for the Death of Pope Francis? Vatican Launches Investigation into Occult Allegations

The Vatican is investigating a secretive cult within the Church that may have made a pact with Satan for the death of Pope Francis. The Daily Beast reports the Vatican is…

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June 5, 2017

Nun who received birthday greeting from Pope Francis dies at 110

Sister Candida Bellotti, thought to be the oldest nun in the world, died Saturday at the age of 110. Sister Bellotti had celebrated her 110th birthday on Feb. 20, 2017…

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June 1, 2017

Pope Francis: I am always joyful when I see young priests

On Thursday Pope Francis spoke with the Vatican department in charge of priests, saying he is always happy when he sees young priests, because they are important for Christ and…

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May 24, 2017

Pope Francis offers condolences to Manchester attack victims

The Pope said he was 'deeply saddened' by the loss of life and invoked God's blessing upon the nation Pope Francis has expressed his sadness at the Manchester attack, calling…

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May 17, 2017

Pope Francis: I am suspicious of ongoing Medjugorje apparitions

Asked by journalists about the alleged appearance of the Virgin Mary at Medjugorje, Pope Francis said the original apparitions more than three decades ago deserve further study, but voiced doubt…

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May 17, 2017

Pope points to Mary Magdalene as an apostle of hope

By calling Mary Magdalene by name after his resurrection, Jesus shows us just how personal his relationship with mankind is, Pope Francis said Wednesday, adding that after this intimate encounter,…

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May 11, 2017

READ: Pope Francis’s prayer at the site of the Fatima apparitions

The Pope will pray to the Virgin Mary to 'help us follow the example of Blessed Francisco and Blessed Jacinta' The Catholic News Service has produced an English translation of…

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May 11, 2017

Join me at the feet of Mary, Francis asks ahead of Fatima trip

Wednesday evening, just two days ahead of his trip to Fatima, Pope Francis sent a video message to the people of Portugal asking them to be with him during his…

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May 3, 2017

Pope plans Pentecost celebrations with charismatics and Pentecostals

The event will mark the 50th anniversary of what became the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Pope Francis has invited thousands of Catholic charismatics and members of Pentecostal and Evangelical churches to…

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