Religious people must listen to one another and speak to each other as brothers and sisters, the pope said. “Listen and speak softly, peacefully, seeking the path together.”
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Pope Francis denounces ‘massacre’ in Syria, appeals for end to war
Italian media report that a nerve gas was used in yesterday’s attack by the forces of the Assad regime against the rebels in this area.
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Amid criticism of sex abuse response, Pope Francis makes key appointments
The promotion of Monsignor John Kennedy to head of the discipline section of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith was the second abuse-related appointment in recent days.
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Pope Francis paves way for bishops to validate marriages in traditionalist communities
Pope Francis has made it possible for bishops to ensure the validity of marriages celebrated in the traditionalist communities.
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In interview, Cardinal Cupich discusses Pope Francis’ call for nonviolence in Chicago
The cardinal considered it “highly significant” that Francis’ letter is dated April 4—the anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Cardinal Cupich launches anti-violence program in Chicago with Pope Francis’ support
In a letter to Chicago’s young people, Pope Francis says to follow the example of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Pope Francis: the cross is not a badge of belonging
Then the pope asked: “What is the cross for you? Yes, it is the Christian symbol. We make the sign of the cross, but often we do not do it well.”
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Pope Francis: An ‘orderly and comfortable life’ is not a life for Christ
“The devil always comes in through the pocket, always,” the pope said.
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Vatican welcomes three new Syrian refugee families
The Vatican welcomed the refugee families after an appeal made by Pope Francis on every parish, religious community, monastery and shrine in Europe to take in a family of refugees.