Pope Francis urged attendees of the Economy of Francesco event to be concrete, to involve the poor, to care for the Earth and to create jobs.
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Pope Francis entrusts 3 female saints with new relationships between the church and Indigenous peoples
Meeting Indigenous survivors of residential schools in Canada, Pope Francis entrusted them and the journey of truth, healing and reconciliation to three women: St. Anne, Mary and St. Kateri Tekakwitha.
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At Mass in Quebec, Pope Francis says the church cannot flee failures, but must reconcile with Indigenous
“The enemy,” or the devil, “wants to paralyze us with grief and remorse, to convince us that nothing else can be done, that it is hopeless to try to find a way to start over,” the pope said.
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Pope Francis tells Canadian leaders to work for a multicultural country
In a British-built fort on the highest hill in Quebec City, Pope Francis spoke to Canadian government and cultural leaders about the never-ending challenge of multiculturalism.
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At Mass in Canada, Pope Francis urges people to honor elderly on feast of Jesus’ grandparents
Celebrating the feast day of Jesus’ grandparents, Pope Francis not only urged people to honor their elders, but he asked them to think about what they will hand on to future generations.
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Pope Francis arrives in Canada: Updates from day one
Pope Francis landed in Edmonton and met briefly at the airport with Indigenous leaders, Canada’s governor general and prime minister.
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Vatican: German Synodal Path must not create ‘new approaches to doctrine and morals’
“It seems necessary to make it clear that the ‘Synodal Path’ in Germany does not have the power to compel bishops and the faithful to assume new modes of governance and new approaches to doctrine and morals,” the Vatican said.
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Pope Francis to give women a role in choosing bishops
Pope Francis said he plans to name two women to the committee that helps him choose bishops for the world’s Latin-rite dioceses.
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In new interview, Pope Francis discusses abortion, the Vatican’s controversial China deal and resignation rumors
In a wide-ranging interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis condemned abortion, dismissed the idea that he’s preparing to resign and said he still hopes to be able to visit Russia and Ukraine in the fall.
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Pope Francis releases new letter on liturgy: Catholics need a better understanding of Vatican II’s reforms
The “sense of mystery” Catholics should experience at Mass is not one prompted by Latin or by “creative” elements added to the celebration.