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Don't let quake shake your hope, pope tells earthquake survivors

Monday, June 17, 201908 Wearing a firefighter's helmet painted white and gold for the occasion, Pope Francis entered the earthquake-damaged cathedral in Camerino and prayed before a statue of...

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Pope says he's strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI

Monday, June 3, 201906 Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is like a grandfather who continues to encourage him and give him strength.

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All children deserve a home, pope says, encouraging adoption

Tuesday, May 28, 2019016 With so many children in the world needing a good home and so many couples unable to have children, there must be a way to make adoption easier and less costly, Pope...

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Pope makes donation to help migrants traveling through Mexico

Monday, April 29, 2019024 Pope Francis has donated $500,000 to assist migrants attempting to travel through Mexico, but who are increasingly being impeded by Mexican officials from reaching the...

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Word of God must be 'beating heart' of church, pope says

Friday, April 26, 2019019 Reading the Bible and praying with it is "the best vaccine" against Catholic communities closing in on themselves or focusing only on self-preservation, Pope Francis...

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Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter

Sunday, April 21, 2019027 As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ's resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and peace, Pope...

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Retired pope publishes reflection on abuse crisis

Thursday, April 11, 2019045 By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Retired Pope Benedict XVI, acknowledging his role in helping the Catholic Church come to terms with the...

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Pope issues new child protection law, guidelines for Vatican City State

Friday, March 29, 2019031 To better protect minors and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse and exploitation, Pope Francis approved a new law and a set of safeguarding guidelines for...

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Some traditional formalities do not ring true with Pope Francis

Wednesday, March 27, 2019026 Pope Francis has made it more than obvious that he does not like people kissing his ring. The viral video of him yanking his right hand away from a string of about 17...

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Holy Spirit conducts symphony of communion, pope says at audience