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In a Visit to a Tiny Flock in Mongolia, Pope Has an Eye on Russia and China
The pontiff arrived Friday on a trip that the Vatican said was meant to encourage the fewer than 1,500 Catholics…
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Benedict’s Burial Leaves Francis Alone, and Unbound
Liberal supporters of Francis, a pope never shy about exercising power, now anticipate a late-breaking season of change.
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Some find fault with Francis’ homily for Benedict.
VATICAN CITY — The unusual nature of Thursday’s funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, presided over by his successor, Pope…
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With Benedict’s Death, an Unprecedented Moment for the Modern Church
Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic world by becoming the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. Now his death…
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Pope Francis Asks for Prayers for ‘Very Ill’ Benedict
Francis called on the faithful to offer up support for his 95-year-old predecessor as the Vatican said that the retired…
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In Christmas Address, Pope Bemoans ‘Grave Famine of Peace’
Pope Francis urged the tens of thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square to pray for Ukraine and for others…
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Pope Francis calls for people to celebrate a more ‘humble’ Christmas and donate to Ukraine.
Pope Francis suggested on Wednesday that people celebrate “a more humble Christmas” this year by spending less on gifts and…
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Pope Francis compares Russia’s war against Ukraine to a devastating Stalin-era famine.
Pope Francis on Wednesday compared the war in Ukraine to the “terrible Holodomor genocide” of the 1930s, when the policies…