February has been one of the most violent months in the seven years of conflict.
Pope Francis
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Pope Francis prays with victims of religious persecution
The pope said Rebecca Bitrus and Asia Bibi are models for a society that today has ever more fear of suffering.
Posted inEditorials, Faith
Five years into Pope Francis’ papacy, there is much more noise to be made.
We now mark five years of Francis’ pontificate. The editors of America wish him many more.
Posted inFaith, Features
Five Years of Francis: The Keys to His Papacy
Francis may well rank among the most consequential popes in the long and colorful history of the papacy.
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Pope accepts resignation of bishop after ordering priests to accept him
Bishop Okpaleke’s appointment had been met by protests and petitions calling for the appointment of a bishop from among the local clergy.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: Fasting during Lent includes sharing and treating others kindly
Loudly boasting or complaining about fasting during Lent and treating others unkindly is not what God wants, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis prays for people who call him a heretic
He also said he doesn’t read the blogs devoted to leading a ‘resistance’ against him.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Facing criticism on handling of sex abuse, Pope Francis reveals he meets victims regularly
Pope Francis “normally” meets with victims of abuse on Fridays, and “sometimes this is known and sometimes it is not known.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis, U.S. bishops offer prayers after another act of “horrifying evil” in Florida school shooting
“With God’s help, we can remain strong and resolute to resist evil in all its manifestations.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Why the Vatican’s potential deal with China is a good thing
Western journalists have been too easily swayed by misleading accounts circulated by those opposed to an entente.