Pope Francis appointed new members to the advisory body and included scientists, professors and experts in medicine and ethics from both religious and secular backgrounds.
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Empty words do not help the poor, Pope Francis says in World Day of the Poor message
People cannot sit back and be indifferent or unresponsive to growing poverty in the world as a privileged minority accumulates “ostentatious wealth,” Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis threatens to suspend Nigerian priests in long dispute over church leadership
“Whoever was opposed to Bishop Okpaleke taking possession of the diocese wants to destroy the church. This is forbidden,” the pope said.
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Women must have the opportunity to fully contribute to society, pope says
“Women are fully entitled to actively take part in all settings, and their rights must be affirmed and protected,” the pope said.
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Women deacons, Disney and doors: Read what this Jesuit priest said in his first homily.
Parts of us are afraid and behind locked doors. Parts of our society are afraid and behind locked doors. Parts of our church are afraid and behind locked doors.
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Hypocrisy kills the Christian community, Pope Francis says at morning Mass
“Hypocrisy is not the language of Jesus. Hypocrisy is not the language of Christians. A Christian cannot be a hypocrite and a hypocrite cannot be a Christian. This is very clear,” he said. “Hypocrisy can kill a community.”
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Pope Francis preaches about unity
Pope Francis spoke about the need for unity during his Pentecost homily this Sunday.
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Pope Francis will meet with Venezuela bishops as crisis deepens
The meeting comes in the midst of an ongoing national crisis in Venezuela marked by daily protests that have lasted more than 70 days and by acts of repression from the forces of President Maduro’s government.
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Why indigenous leaders and Canadian Catholics still want an apology from Pope Francis
Prime Minister Trudeau wants the Vatican to address the legacy of Catholic-run residential schools where indigenous children suffered abuse.
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Pope Francis to missionaries: Dialogue with Muslims and defend human dignity
Missionaries are entrusted with bringing hope to poor Christian communities while building bridges with Muslims and protecting human rights, Pope Francis told a group of men and women missionaries.