Cardinal Peter Turkson says that this period of the coronavirus pandemic is a time for solidarity among peoples.
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Deaf survivors call on Vatican to release documents on abusers
Three former students at a school for the deaf in Argentina traveled to Rome to demand Pope Francis and Vatican officials release records on priests who abused them and other students.
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Seminarian murdered by kidnappers in Nigeria
The three other seminarians — Pius Kanwai, Peter Umenukor and Stephen Amos — were released in late January.
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Pope Francis: Remembering the Holocaust is ‘a duty’
During his visit to Poland in 2016, the pope visited the Auschwitz death camp, where he prayed in silence and met with survivors of the Holocaust.
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Pope Francis to diplomats: Amid threat of war, world must not give up hope
The pope also addressed the political crises in Latin America, including Venezuela, where he said he hoped “efforts to seek solutions will continue.”
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Pope Francis prays for dialogue as tensions mount between the U.S. and Iran
“War only brings death and destruction. I call on all parties to keep alive the flame of dialogue and self-control and avoid the shadow of enmity.”
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Inclusion of ‘ecological sin’ in catechism prompts debate
Ecological sin was discussed at length during Synod of Bishops for the Amazon in October
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Pope Francis: Rise in populism due to lack of listening and dialogue
In his off-the-cuff remarks, the pope highlighted the importance of listening.
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U.S. bishops discuss varied concerns with Pope Francis during ‘ad limina’ visits
Archbishop William E. Lori called the meetings “providential.”
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Pope Francis saddened by deadly protests in Iraq
Since the protests began Oct. 1, an estimated 400 demonstrators have been killed.