The pre-synod meeting will be an opportunity for the church to listen to the hopes and concerns of young men and women.
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Pope Francis: True Christians must remain hopeful, not ‘whiny and angry’
Christians are not “prophets of doom” but rather missionaries of hope
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Salesian priest “Fr. Tom” recounts harrowing tale of his capture, liberation
An Indian Catholic priest recounts how he kept his faith alive during his long captivity after his capture in a violent attack that also left four religious sisters dead.
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Freed Indian Salesian priest meets Pope Francis
Catholic Priest Tom Uzhunnalil met with Pope Francis a day after his release from captivity.
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Report: Movie on historic papal election to debut on Netflix
Game of Thrones actor Jonathan Price will play Pope Francis in the upcoming Netflix film.
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‘Break mirror of narcissistic culture,’ says Pope Francis
Pope Francis addressed the Shalom community in his native Spanish and warns against the narcissism bred by consumer culture.
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Pope Francis: Catholic politicians should be guided by the church’s moral and social teachings
The pope said that church teaching can contribute to a more humane and just society, but only if the church is allowed a voice in answering “the great questions of society in our time.”
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Pope Francis entrusts to Mary victims of disasters, conflict and social tension on the Assumption
After reciting the Angelus prayer on the feast of the Assumption, the pope asked Mary to obtain “for everyone consolation and a future of serenity and harmony.”
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Pope Francis prays for Christian victims of violent attacks in Africa
“I hope that all forms of hatred and violence cease and that such shameful crimes are no longer committed in places of worship where the faithful gather to pray.”
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Pope Francis: Cling to Jesus, not horoscopes or fortunetellers
“Faith is not an escape from life’s problems but sustains it along the journey and gives it meaning,” Pope Francis said.