The pope will first meet each of the victims individually, one or more times, and then as a group.
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Chilean abuse survivor hopes meeting with Pope Francis will bring end to ‘culture of abuse’
“The pope wants to ask their forgiveness, share his pain and shame for what they have suffered and, above all, listen to all suggestions that can be made to avoid the repetition of such reprehensible acts.”
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Alfie’s last days: a little boy’s life and death stoked a furious debate that will not soon end
End-of-life disputes can be complicated and nuanced and require a sober understanding of the underlying medical technicalities and ethical concerns.
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Pope Francis will host Chilean sex abuse survivors at his residence this weekend
All three were victims of the infamous Chilean priest predator, the Rev. Ferdinando Karadima, who was found guilty of abuse of minors by the Vatican.
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Pope calls for end to ‘needless bloodshed’ in Nicaragua
Protests against proposed social security legislation led to the deaths of more than two dozen people.
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Pope Francis offers free gelato to Rome’s poor and homeless to mark his feast day
Francis is known to have a sweet tooth, particularly for the caramel dulce de leche specialty of his native Argentina.
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Pope Francis appoints three women as consultants to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
The appointments are part of an ongoing effort to give a greater role to women in the work of the Roman Curia offices, the central administration of the Catholic church.
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Rejoice and Be Glad!
“Rejoice and be glad!” is what Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount. It is also the title of Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on holiness in everyday life.
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Holiness isn’t out of reach
The exhortation is, above all, a practical guide.
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Was Pope Francis right to tell a child his atheist dad may be in heaven?
Francis showed us how to risk simply embracing the hurting world. No explaining, just loving.