Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying.
Pope Francis
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Here’s what Hillary Clinton says about Pope Francis and other Catholic subjects in her new book
Mrs. Clinton writes that a TED Talk given by Pope Francis earlier this year helped her move beyond anger following her unexpected loss to Donald Trump.
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Belgian order defies Pope Francis, insists on allowing euthanasia
Belgian religious order defies orders from Rome, setting up a confrontation over doctrine.
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New tool to use Laudato Si’ to rank nations’ development
The “Laudato Si” Observatory will attempt to measure how countries are living up to the famous Papal encyclical on the environment.
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Most Colombians agree with Pope Francis’ call for peace, professor says
“I believe that we who want peace are in the majority, even if it is imperfect.”
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Latin Mass fans celebrate 10-year anniversary in Rome, without Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ absence was widely noted as tensions over the liturgy continue within the Church.
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Freed Indian Salesian priest meets Pope Francis
Catholic Priest Tom Uzhunnalil met with Pope Francis a day after his release from captivity.
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Pope Francis’ black eye tells us a lot about the church today
Francis’ black eye provides a powerful metaphor for his ecclesial and personal style.
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Pope Francis on climate change, DACA repeal, and a black eye
Pope Francis says climate change deniers should “ask the scientists” and suggests the repeal of DACA is “not pro-life.” Plus, he explains his black eye, More: https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2017/09/11/pope-francis-says-daca-repeal-not-pro-life-and-refutes-climate-change
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 5: Pope, in farewell appeal to Colombians says, “Be slaves of peace forever.”
The motto for Francis’ visit was, “Let us take the first step.”