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Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, pope says

Monday, July 26, 2021013 Older people are not "leftovers" to be discarded; rather, they continue to be precious nourishment for families, young people and communities, Pope Francis said in the...

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Pope will lead Angelus, not Mass, on world day for elderly

Friday, July 23, 2021013 The Vatican press office said Pope Francis, who had colon surgery July 4, would not preside over a liturgy July 25 marking the first World Day for Grandparents and the...

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Pope 'deeply saddened' by Baghdad market bombing

Wednesday, July 21, 2021012 Pope Francis expressed his condolences after a suicide bombing in a busy market in Baghdad claimed the lives of dozens of people.

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Synod of Bishops publishes list of commission members

Tuesday, July 20, 202109 The Vatican released the names of members of two commissions charged with assisting the leaders of the Synod of Bishops' general secretariat in reviewing documents,...

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Pope released from hospital, prays at Rome basilica

Thursday, July 15, 2021016 Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis was released from Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican confirmed.

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Pope out of bed, walking after surgery at Rome hospital

Tuesday, July 6, 2021011 The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read the newspapers and got...

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Pope asks for local events coinciding with World Meeting of Families 2022

Friday, July 2, 2021042 Pope Francis has asked dioceses around the world to make it possible for every family to participate in the World Meeting of Families by holding local celebrations...

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Lack of love is life's greatest disease, pope says

Monday, June 28, 202109 While the suffering brought on by the coronavirus pandemic continues to make headlines, there is another serious illness plaguing the world today that deserves...

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Permanent deacons are reminder of the power of service, pope says

Monday, June 21, 2021016 A permanent deacon whose ministry is focused on service to the poor and hurting is an antidote to clericalism within the church because it illustrates that "to love is...

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At Angelus, pope warns against using God, others for selfish aims