“You Russians have in your blood, in your humanistic and religious tradition” an understanding of love, Francis said to Russian cosmonauts.
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Pope Francis to call astronauts on the International Space Station
Francis is known for his out-of-the-blue calls. But this one has been in the Earth-to-space pipeline for a while.
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Pope Francis’ upcoming schedule includes a new World Day of the Poor
Pope Francis will celebrate a special Mass with the poor and people who assist them.
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In Myanmar, Pope Francis’ words will be monitored closely
When Pope Francis visits Myanmar in late November, church leaders will be listening nervously to his every word, specifically hoping they don’t hear the R-word: Rohingya.
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How can the church and laity work together to promote ‘Amoris Laetitia’?
It is time for the laity to speak out and act like true disciples of Christ in spreading the joy of the Gospel.
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Pope Francis: The church needs young people so that “no one should be rejected”
“The world, the church, are in need of courageous young people, who are not cowed in the face of difficulties,” the pope said.
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Pope Francis sends rare condolence after Malta journalist is slain
Rarely does the death of a private citizen elicit a formal letter of condolence from the Pope.
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Pope Francis: Pray that priests never use law to shut door to salvation
“The Pharisees, the doctors of the law are not things from the olden days, there are many of them today, too.”
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Pope Francis: Common witness of faith can strengthen Catholics and Methodists
Pope to World Methodist Council: “We too have been freed from the slavery of estrangement and mutual suspicion.”
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Pope Francis condemns terrorist attack in Somalia that killed more than 300
Pope Francis prayed for the victims of a terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, that left hundreds dead and countless wounded in one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history.