During Mass for World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis says that we must not let fear of migrants impact our ability to help those in need.
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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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Pope letter details concern over Chile bishop
Some of Karadima’s victims say Barros and other Karadima-trained bishops witnessed and tolerated Karadima’s abuse
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Middle East leaders increase efforts to fight U.S. decision on Jerusalem
In his annual “state of the world address” Jan. 8 to diplomats from more than 180 countries, Pope Francis urged countries once again to respect the status quo of Jerusalem.
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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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In Chile and Peru, Pope Francis will see Latin America’s migrant crisis
Spiraling inflation, a shortage of necessities such as food and medicine, and high crime rates have driven hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans to seek better opportunities in other countries.
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New Trump refugee policies could close more than 20 Catholic Charities resettlement offices
As many as 17 to 23 Catholic Charities offices around the country are now confronting the end of programs that have been successfully assimilating thousands of refugees into U.S. society for decades
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Preparing for Pope Francis, young Chileans say they’re glad he wants to hear their opinions
“Today people my age feel very alone, and that’s why we are always on social media. We want to feel part of something. And today the church doesn’t offer people enough to help them feel they are part of a group.”
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Pope Francis baptizes 34 babies in Sistine Chapel; says nursing is “language of love”
Many of the parents of the baptized babies are Vatican employees.
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Pope Francis addresses North Korea, says world peace depends on right to life and disarmament
Speaking on the 100th anniversary of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson’s proposed League of Nations, Francis said today’s leaders can learn two lessons from the ashes of World War I.