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Pope Francis
Take leap of faith and dare to love your family, those in need, pope says
With a huge, boisterous crowd in a major soccer stadium, Pope Francis urged Catholics to rekindle their enthusiasm for building a world marked by love and compassion...
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Migrants, Refugees & Travelers
People have a duty to save migrants in danger of drowning, pope says
Praying for those who have died in the Mediterranean Sea and praising those who help rescue and welcome migrants attempting the treacherous crossing, Pope Francis...
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Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Vatican, Lutheran officials call for joint study of Augsburg Confession
A basic statement of faith for Lutherans was drafted almost 500 years ago in an attempt to maintain the unity of the church, and now Catholic and Lutheran officials are...
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Vatican
Pope: Christians are called to fight 'every form of slavery'
Pope Francis discussed the life of St. Daniele Comboni who he said witnessed the "horror of slavery" while creating missions in Africa.
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Vatican
Vatican astronomer helps NASA in historic mission to study asteroid
NASA turned for help to a Jesuit brother, who is a bit of a 'rock' star when it comes to meteorites.
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Vatican
Pope to confessors, faithful: Forgive always, like God
People are called to act "just as God does with us, and as those who administer God's justice are required to do: Forgive always," Pope Francis said in his Gospel...
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Pope Francis
Pope meets U.S. leaders patiently building 'culture of solidarity'
Pope Francis invited a group of community organizers from the United States back to his residence for a follow-up discussion about their efforts to listen to gather...
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Pope Francis
Mediterranean mosaics: Pope in Marseille will show beauty of diversity
Pope Francis heads to Marseille next week to highlight the migrant crisis and other issues affecting the countries and communities dotting the Mediterranean Sea. It is...
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Vatican
Doctrine is 'treasure' that must be defended, cardinal-designate says
Pope Francis has named a new head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and given him a new mandate, but Cardinal-designate Víctor Fernández said the office...
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Vatican
Pope praises Venezuelan 'doctor of the poor' for putting faith into action
Pope Francis said that Blessed José Gregorio Hernández, a doctor who treated those unable to afford medical care, was a Christian who lived out his faith not with words...