Francis focused for the second time today during his visit to Chile on the abuse scandal that has rocked the Chilean church. “I know the pain resulting from cases of abuse of minors, and I am attentive to what you are doing to respond to this great and painful evil,” he said.
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Pope Francis asks forgiveness for “irreparable damage” caused by clergy sex abuse in Chile
“It is right to ask for forgiveness,” the pope said, “and make every effort to support the victims.”
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Pope Francis: “I am truly afraid” of nuclear war.
“We are at the limit,” the pope said on the flight from Rome to Chile. “An accident is sufficient.”
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‘I hope Chileans will listen,’ says former colleague as Pope Francis begins Latin American visit
The issues that most concern the Chileans coincide with many of the messages of the pope, for example, the problem of the indigenous community, the problems of migrant people, care for the environment.
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Pope Francis is heading to Chile and Peru. Here’s what to look for.
Pope Francis will set out on his 22nd foreign trip on Jan. 15.
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As a criminal prosecution looms, the Vatican takes control of Catholic movement in Peru
The Vatican said Francis had followed the saga of the Sodalitium of Christian Life for years and was “particularly concerned about the seriousness of information about the internal regime, the training and financial management.”
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For New Year, pope urges help for refugees, respect for life
“Let’s not extinguish the hope in their hearts; let’s not suffocate their hopes for peace,” the pope said of refugees.
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At the end of 2017 Pope Francis distributes postcard illustrating the horror of war
The photo shows a young boy, about 10 years old, carrying his dead little brother on his back.
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Following Francis: The pope’s social media ministry takes off
Pope Francis has already attracted more than 40 million followers on Twitter, and he is quickly making a splash on Instagram as well.
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Pope Francis: Reform of the Roman Curia is harmed by the conspiracies of minority
Pope Francis has long recognized that the reform of the Roman Curia, which he began in 2013, is a difficult task.