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Pope Francis rides with pilgrims as part of World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, on July 30. While in Krakow, he offered a prayer for protection from terrorism. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
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Pope Francis prays for the elimination of the "sore of terrorism."
Gerard O’Connell
In Krakow, the pope honors two Polish priests killed by the Shining Path terrorist group in Peru.
Pope Francis signs a guest book after praying at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Lagiewniki, a suburb of Krakow, Poland, on July 30. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)
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Pope Francis urges Polish clergy to renew itself
Gerard O’Connell
Celebrating Mass in Krakow, the pope says, “Jesus wants his to be a church on the move."
Pope Francis blesses a girl during a visit to the Children's University Hospital in Krakow, Poland, July 29. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano via Reuters)
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Pope Francis: Unless Christians ‘live to serve, their lives serve no good purpose.’
Gerard O’Connell
At the World Youth Day celebration, Francis tells young people to imitate Christ through the 14 works of mercy.
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J.K. Rowling’s work tells us goodness can emerge from the most unexpected of places.
Jim McDermott
July 31st is known around the world as Harry Potter's birthday.
Pope Francis touches the death wall at the Auschwitz Nazi death camp in Oswiecim, Poland, July 29. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
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At Auschwitz, Pope Francis begs ‘forgiveness for so much cruelty!’
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis walked alone, in silence and painful reflection, through the infamous Nazi concentration camp.
Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives to attend the World Youth Day welcoming ceremony in Blonia Park in Krakow, Poland, July 28. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
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Pope Francis at World Youth Day: “Mercy always has a youthful face!”
Gerard O’Connell
A merciful heart, Francis said, is one that “can welcome refugees and migrants.”
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