In Europe, Christmas is being stripped of its true nature “in the name of a false respect for those who are not Christian.”
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In Christmas message, Pope Francis calls for two-state solution in Middle East
The pope took particular aim at areas of global tension where President Donald Trump is playing a critical role.
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Pope Francis prays for world’s suffering children on Christmas
Standing on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on a clear, crisp Christmas day, Pope Francis spoke about the world’s children before formally giving his blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world).
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Pope Francis on Christmas Eve: Bethlehem trek of Holy Family is like today’s migrations
“So many other footsteps are hidden in the footsteps of Joseph and Mary,” Pope Francis said. “We see the tracks of entire families forced to set out in our own day.”
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Pope Francis presides over the final rites of Cardinal Law’s funeral Mass
Following the typical protocol, Francis presided over a final prayer, a blessing with incense and the sprinkling of holy water around Law’s coffin.
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Pope Francis: Reform of the Roman Curia is harmed by the conspiracies of minority
Pope Francis has long recognized that the reform of the Roman Curia, which he began in 2013, is a difficult task.
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Pope Francis: Get to Mass early; don’t calculate how late you can be
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Don’t be late for Mass believing the introductory rites do not matter, Pope Francis told visitors and pilgrims. The words and gestures that open the celebration help the faithful come together as one and prepare them to listen to the Word of God and celebrate the Eucharist worthily, he said Dec. […]
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Pope Francis meets the king of Jordan amid growing tensions over Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Pope Francis and King Abdullah renewed their commitment to “encourage negotiations as well as promoting interreligious dialogue.”
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Pope Francis: The media must be factual and free from manipulation
The pope spoke Dec. 16 with members of the Italian Periodical Press Union and members of the Italian Federation of Catholic Weeklies, which represents nearly 200 Catholic newspapers.
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Pope Francis celebrates his 81st birthday
Pope Francis celebrated his 81st birthday today with kids being treated at the Vatican’s free pediatric clinic