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Pope marries couple on flight during Chilean trip
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO IQUIQUE, Chile (CNS) —Love was literally in the air as Pope Francis performed an impromptu wedding ceremony at 36,000 feet aboard his flight in Chile. […]
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Pope asks forgiveness from victims of clergy sex abuse in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS) — Pope Francis, in his first formal speech in Chile, asked forgiveness from those who were sexually abused by priests. Addressing government authorities and members of the […]
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Pope begins seven-day pilgrimage to Chile, Peru
SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS) — Pope Francis arrived in Santiago, the first stop on a seven-day, six-city visit to Peru and Chile, where he is taking his message of hope to […]
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Nativity scene, Christmas tree are visible signs of God’s compassion
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Nativity scene and Christmas tree, like those displayed in St. Peter’s Square, are visible reminders of God’s benevolence and closeness to all men and women, […]
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Pope, USCCB president pray for victims of Egyptian mosque attack
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayer for the victims of a bombing at a mosque in Egypt’s northern Sinai region. Addressing thousands of people gathered in […]
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Pope asks U.S. to welcome migrants, urges them to respect laws
ROME (CNS) — Pope Francis called on the people of the United States to welcome migrants and urged those who are welcomed to respect the laws of the country. “To […]
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Christian life is a love story with God, pope says at canonization
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Like the Catholic Church’s newest saints, Christians are called to live their faith as a love story with God, who wants a relationship that is “more […]
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Silver anniversary: Making the catechism shine in the 21st century
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the church marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, promoting it as a means of teaching the truth […]
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Eliminating any difference between sexes ‘is not right,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While societies must find a way to overcome the subjugation of women, pretending there are no differences between men and women or even using technology to […]
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Salesian priest recounts harrowing tale of his capture, liberation
ROME (CNS) — Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil was sitting in a room in an unknown location — one of several he had been relocated to during his 18-month imprisonment — […]
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Pope ‘saddened’ after shooting in Nigerian church
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis sent his condolences to the victims and survivors of a deadly shooting that occurred during Mass Aug. 6 at a parish in Nigeria. Cardinal […]
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Fatima seers become church’s youngest non-martyred saints
FATIMA, Portugal — Standing before the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis canonized two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more importantly, he said, they […]