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German author says retired Pope Benedict is 'extremely frail'

Monday, August 3, 2020040 An author with a long and close relationship to retired Pope Benedict XVI told a German newspaper that the 93-year-old retired pope is "extremely frail."

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Pope makes surprise visit to summer camp for kids of Vatican employees

Thursday, July 23, 202005 When Zoe, 10, showed up late for summer camp at the Vatican, she did not expect to see Pope Francis there.

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Msgr. Ratzinger, retired pope's brother, dies at 96

Wednesday, July 1, 2020019 Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, a musician and retired Pope Benedict XVI's elder brother, died July 1 at the age of 96.

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Pope at pallium Mass: World needs more prayer, less complaints

Monday, June 29, 2020033 Some people always will want to destroy unity and stifle prophets, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. And yet, Jesus challenges everyone to be --...

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Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, pope says

Wednesday, June 17, 2020030 True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer, Pope Francis said.

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Life of faith involves both prayer, serving Christ in the poor, pope says

Sunday, June 14, 2020027 A person's prayer is pleasing to God when it is accompanied by a life of service to the poor, Pope Francis said.

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Sharing Jesus' love will help U.S. return to its true ideals, cardinal says

Friday, June 5, 20200166 Praying for George Floyd and all those who suffer from discrimination and violence in the United States, a top U.S. cardinal said Christians cannot hold any hatred or...

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Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue

Wednesday, June 3, 2020046 Observing with great concern the social unrest unfolding in the United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim to defend the sanctity of every human life while...

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Vatican Museums, archive, library prepare to reopen

Friday, May 29, 2020015 The Vatican Museums, Vatican Apostolic Archives and Vatican Library will reopen June 1, almost three months after being closed as part of the lockdown to prevent the...

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In light of pandemic, pope will begin new series on social doctrine