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Latin America & Caribbean
Pope 'pained' by Nicaraguan bishop's 26-year prison sentence
After reciting the Angelus prayer with about 20,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square Feb. 12, Pope Francis spoke about his concern for Bishop Rolando Álvarez of...
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Pope Francis
People in chronic pain need someone to listen, acknowledge them, pope says
Ahead of World Day of the Sick, which the church celebrates Feb. 11, Pope Francis met with members of the Diocese of Rome's special project of outreach and care for...
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Pope Francis
Pope Francis calls for solidarity with Turkey, Syria after earthquakes
Pope Francis and thousands of visitors and pilgrims at his general audience prayed today for the victims of the earthquakes that devastated the regional along the border...
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U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman Calls for Prayer in the Wake of Earthquake in Turkey and Syria; Calls for Assistance
The February 6 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has caused the deaths of thousands and injured many more.
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Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of El Paso
Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Anthony C. Celino as auxiliary bishop of El Paso.
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Pope Francis
Pope saddened by 'huge loss of life' after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis offered his prayers and called for solidarity with victims after two powerful earthquakes brought death and destruction to southeast Turkey and northern...
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International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking to be Observed with Focus on Human Dignity
Each year, on February 8, the Catholic Church around the world marks the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
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Africa
Arms trade is a 'plague,' pope says on flight back from Africa
Pope Francis asked the Anglican archbishop of Canterbury and the moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland to join him for his usual post-trip news conference on...
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Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Praying with South Sudan's Christians, leaders urge new steps toward unity
As part of their historic ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan, Pope Francis, Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and the Rev. Iain Greenshields, moderator of...
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Vatican
Secrets, lies and patience: Study explores how leaders snubbed sanctions
A new study analyzing the abuses perpetrated by the co-founders of L'Arche looks at questions often asked in other cases, such as: how do individuals who have been...