Pope Francis has given a relic of Jesus’ crib to the custody of the Franciscans in the Holy Land, who oversee the churches associated with Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
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Pennsylvania, New Jersey bishops ask Vatican for McCarrick report
The bishops of Pennsylvania and New Jersey discussed sexual abuse with Pope Francis in a Thanksgiving Day meeting as part of their ad limina visit.
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Pope Francis honors Japanese martyrs and celebrates Mass in Nagasaki
The pope also urged prayers for all those who endure persecution because of their faith today.
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Welcoming Pope Francis after long flight, Thais keep it warm and informal
Arriving in Thailand after an 11-hour flight, Pope Francis was greeted by 11 children — one for each of the country’s dioceses.
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‘Using nuclear weapons is immoral,’ Pope Francis says ahead of Japan trip
“Together with you, I pray that the destructive power of nuclear weapons will never again be unleashed in human history.”
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The pope’s cousin, a missionary in Thailand, will serve as his translator during visit
When Pope Francis embarks on his apostolic trip to Thailand, he will have the assistance of a translator: his second cousin, a nun–who has worked as a missionary there for the last 50 years.
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Cardinal Dolan urges New York bishops to find solace in St. Peter’s example
With rumors swirling around about two of their members, the bishops of New York state celebrated Mass at the tomb of St. Peter.
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Pope Francis gives Ratzinger Award to philosopher Charles Taylor and Jesuit Father Paul Bere
Charles Taylor is a philosopher who has focused much of his work on secularism; Father Paul Bere is known particularly for his contributions to developing an African theology.
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Pope Francis on prison systems: ‘We will be judged on this’
Pope Francis urged greater efforts to reform prison systems, address the root causes of crime and ensure acceptance and reintegration once a person completes his or her sentence.
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Pope Francis expected to take aim at new arms race during Japan trip
During his Nov. 20-26 visit to Thailand and Japan, Pope Francis will deliver a message at the “hypocenter” or ground zero park in Nagasaki and will hold a meeting for peace later that day at the peace memorial in Hiroshima.