The pope stresses hope, dialogue and discernment in opening address to the synod on young adults.
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Pope Francis calls on synod to enable young people “to have the gift of prophecy and vision”
Describing this synod as a “moment of grace for the whole church,” Pope Francis prayed that the Holy Spirit “may help us to preserve the memory of the Lord.”
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Synod preview: Chinese bishops “now on the way,” cardinal pushes back on criticisms from Chaput
The Synod of Bishops on young people opens on Wednesday, and for the first time in history, two bishops from mainland China will be in attendance.
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Pope calls on Catholics to pray “to protect the church from the devil”
The pope’s appeal to Catholics comes at a moment of great turbulence in his five-year pontificate.
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Viganò accuses Pope Francis of slander and hypocrisy in new letter
In this second document, Viganò confirms what was already evident to everyone: His real target is Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis writes a letter to Chinese Catholics on trust and reconciliation
Pope Francis urged Chinese Catholics on Wednesday to trust God and make concrete gestures of reconciliation following the landmark deal over bishop appointments.
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Pope Francis explains the China-Vatican agreement
“Rome nominates, the pope nominates. That is clear!”
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Pope Francis addresses abuse crisis following his trip to the Baltics
“I have never, never given a pardon on a conviction.”
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Pope Francis in Estonia: Church must convert to reach young people turned off by scandal
The pope said he knows that young people “are upset by sexual and economic scandals that do not meet with clear condemnation.”
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Pope Francis to Latvians: “It is possible to build unity in diversity.”
It was an important message for the 2.2 million people of Latvia, where today 37 percent of the population are Russian.