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Pope Francis
Jesus laid down his life out of love for each person, pope says
Before reciting the "Regina Coeli" prayer, Pope Francis suggested people ask themselves why Jesus gave his life for them. The response, he said, must be that Jesus loves...
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In age of excess, temperance helps one experience real joy, pope says
Pope Francis has been talking about vices and virtues during his Wednesday general audiences.
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Pope, Council of Cardinals continue discussion of women in the church
Pope Francis and the nine members of his international Council of Cardinals, including U.S. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston, continue to listen to women theologians...
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Take evil seriously, pope says at general audience
In his series of talks about virtues, Pope Francis today looked at "fortitude" and how it is needed today.
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Pope prays at home while thousands attend Way of the Cross at Colosseum
While Pope Francis had been scheduled to attend the evening Way of the Cross ceremony in person, the Vatican released a communique right at the start of the service that...
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Tears flow as pope washes feet of women inmates at Rome prison
Pope Francis celebrated the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper at a women's prison, washing the feet of 12 inmates.
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Let 'tears of repentance' flow, pope tells priests at chrism Mass
Celebrating Mass with the priests of his Diocese of Rome, but also clergy from around the world, Pope Francis thanked them for their service and sacrifices, prayed that...
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On Palm Sunday, pope prays people open hearts to God, quell all hatred
Pope Francis begins Holy Week with Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square March 24.
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At audience, pope looks at virtue of prudence, prays for peace
After suffering from cold symptoms, Pope Francis said he's still having difficulty reading his speeches, but he took the microphone at the end of his general audience to...
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Memory book: Pope reviews his life and shares dreams for future
"Life: My Story Through History," published by HarperCollins, has a March 19 release date.