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

Friday, March 29, 2019020 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, 2019016 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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Pope Francis: Imitate God by being merciful to others

Monday, March 18, 2019019 The season of Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on and practice the mercy of God toward others and not waste away sitting in judgment of others, Pope Francis

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Worn marble steps of Holy Stairs to be uncovered for public to climb

Saturday, March 16, 2019023 For the first time in 300 years, the marble steps of the Holy Stairs will be free from the thick wooden panels installed in 1723 to protect the stairs and left uncovered...

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'Scourge of abuse, internal attacks' mark pope's sixth year in office

Tuesday, March 12, 2019010 Catholics cannot place blame for the sexual abuse crisis on "those who came before us" in an attempt "to present ourselves as 'pure,'" said the editorial director of the...

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Benedictine abbot leads pope, curial officials in Lenten retreat

Sunday, March 10, 2019013 When Pope Francis asked 50-year-old Benedictine Abbot Bernardo Gianni to lead his Lenten retreat, the abbot said he told the pope he felt "very inadequate."

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Lent is a time for a little less hypocrisy, pope says

Friday, March 8, 2019010 Lent is a time to ask for God's grace to chip away at hypocrisy, which is seen in the natural human attempt to appear "worthier than we are," Pope Francis said.

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Vatican releases pope's Lent, Holy Week, Easter schedule

Wednesday, February 27, 2019033 By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis and top officials of the Roman Curia will leave the Vatican March 10-15 for their annual Lenten retreat,...

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Pope wants abuse summit to lead to clarity, action

Wednesday, January 16, 2019024 At the upcoming meeting on protecting minors, Pope Francis wants leaders of the world's bishops' conferences to clearly understand what must be done to prevent abuse,...

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Retired pope publishes reflection on abuse crisis