It is clear that if the president requests an audience, “the door would be open.”
Pope Francis
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Pope Francis says Italian Jesuit review has given a faithful reading of his papacy
The pope welcomed the news that La Civilta Cattolica will now be published in English.
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On the trail of Jorge Bergoglio
Mark K. Shriver, a member of America’s most famous Catholic family, sets out to search for the “real” Pope Francis.
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Pray for trafficking victims and refugees of all religions, Pope Francis says
“Every effort must be made to eradicate this shameful and intolerable crime (of human trafficking),” Pope Francis said.
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Un pont dans deux directions : Inviter la communauté LGBT et l’Eglise catholique à s’accueillir mutuellement avec respect, compassion et délicatesse
Nous sommes tous des pèlerins en chemin, des pécheurs aimés qui répondons à l’appel entendu lors de notre baptême et qui continuons de l’entendre toute notre vie durant.
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China seeks to convince the pope (and the world) its controversial organ harvesting practice is over
Chinese officials say the country has stopped using executed prisoners as organ donors, but the international medical community remains skeptical.
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German Evangelical Church issues historic invite to Pope Francis
Catholics and evangelicals must “continue to witness together to the Gospel and to continue on the road to full unity,” Francis said.
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A Super Bowl message from Pope Francis: But is he rooting for the Falcons or the Patriots?
Pope Francis prays that this year’s Super Bowl “may be a sign of peace, friendship and solidarity for the world.”
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Top Vatican official criticizes Trump’s refugee ban
“We are builders of bridges, not of walls,” said the Vatican’s number three official.
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Pope Francis condemns terror attack on Quebec mosque
Christians and Muslims must remain “united together in prayer,” the pope said.