“We are emphasizing through the synodal way the community and bonds of all believers—not the difference between clergy and laity. All of us are baptized and confirmed. All of us stand in the same mission to witness the Gospel,” Father Langendörfer said.
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Welcoming Pope Francis after long flight, Thais keep it warm and informal
Arriving in Thailand after an 11-hour flight, Pope Francis was greeted by 11 children — one for each of the country’s dioceses.
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Pope Francis: Religious fundamentalism is a ‘plague’
“We must beware of fundamentalist groups; each (religion) has their own.”
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Bolivia’s Catholic bishops organize talks as protests become deadly
Bolivian bishops are organizing talks between political factions as protests against the nation’s new government become increasingly deadly.
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The first Jesuit arrived in Japan in 1549. Why are there so few Christians today?
On the eve of Pope Francis’ visit to Japan, an exclusive interview with Yoshio Kajiyama, S.J., the Hiroshima-born former provincial of the country’s Jesuits.
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What it means for Pope Francis to visit Thailand, a majority Buddhist country
Pope Francis is coming to “the land of interreligious dialogue” when he visits Thailand from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23 as “a pilgrim of peace.
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Pope Francis: More must be done to include women in church bodies
The role of women must be more than just “functional,” the pope said.
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‘Using nuclear weapons is immoral,’ Pope Francis says ahead of Japan trip
“Together with you, I pray that the destructive power of nuclear weapons will never again be unleashed in human history.”
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A priest is killed as ISIS revives in Syria, and deadly protests continue in Iraq
Armed groups affiliated with ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, celebrating erroneously in a statement the killing of “two priests.”
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Pope Francis calls on Christians to remember the poor, ‘the treasure of the church’
“Wearing the label ‘Christian’ or ‘Catholic’ is not enough to belong to Jesus. We need to speak the same language as Jesus: that of love,” Pope Francis said as he celebrated the third World Day of the Poor.