“Hypocrisy is not the language of Jesus. Hypocrisy is not the language of Christians. A Christian cannot be a hypocrite and a hypocrite cannot be a Christian. This is very clear,” he said. “Hypocrisy can kill a community.”
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Pope Francis to missionaries: Dialogue with Muslims and defend human dignity
Missionaries are entrusted with bringing hope to poor Christian communities while building bridges with Muslims and protecting human rights, Pope Francis told a group of men and women missionaries.
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Appointment not about career, but service, cardinal-designate from Spain says
Although past archbishops from Barcelona have been named cardinals, Archbishop Omella said he was still surprised by the announcement.
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Malnutrition in Venezuela is now a crisis
With soaring food prices and a free-falling economy, child malnutrition in Venezuela has crossed the threshold of a humanitarian crisis.
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Pope Francis wants synod dedicated to people in Amazon, archbishop says
Pope Francis is considering dedicating a meeting of the Synod of Bishops to the concerns of the indigenous people of the Amazon region.
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Pope Francis: The death penalty is a “mortal sin” and “inadmissible”
Faith is a journey guided by the Holy Spirit, who helps the church grow in understanding the sinful nature of once-accepted practices like slavery and the death penalty, Pope Francis said.
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Science and religion aren’t in conflict, they’re meeting at the Vatican
“We should not be afraid. Fear is not from God. Rather, we should go in search of this truth,” Dr. Alfio Bonanno said.
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Pope Francis calls for end of violence in Venezuela after deadly protests
The country has descended into chaos after years of food shortages and economic turmoil under embattled President Nicolas Maduro’s government
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Pope Francis to canonize Fatima seers May 13; October date for other saints
Pope Francis will declare the sainthood of Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto, two of the shepherd children who saw Mary in Fatima, Portugal, during his visit to the site of the apparitions May 13.
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How the Catholic Church determines a true Marian apparition
The focus is more on the message than the miracle.