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Pope talks criticisms, populism in interview
VATICAN CITY (CNS)— When facing criticism, a sense of humor and the grace to remain at peace are always the best response, Pope Francis said in an interview with Germany’s […]
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Diocesan phase of Fatima visionary’s sainthood cause completed
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Diocese of Coimbra concluded its phase of the sainthood cause of Carmelite Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the three children who saw Our Lady […]
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Even in dark times, never lose hope in God’s love, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must never lose hope and should remind themselves that God loves them even at their worst, Pope Francis said. God’s love provides “security” both in […]
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World needs women, not for what they do, but who they are, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The exploitation of any person is a crime, but the exploitation of a woman “destroys harmony” in the world, Pope Francis said. Commenting on the Genesis […]
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Pope lightheartedly wonders what his guardian angel was doing
LES COMBES, Italy (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI said the Vatican and Italian police who watched over him while he was on vacation in the Italian Alps were like “guardian […]