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How Pope Francis Drew Inspiration from His Namesake

"Don't forget the poor!" Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes' advice to then-Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio upon the Argentine's election to the papacy.
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Capitol invasion adds to challenges facing Biden administration

When Joe Biden takes the oath of office as president Jan. 20, he’s going to face more than political challenges of getting his legislative priorities implemented, constitutional law experts said.
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Assault on U.S. Capitol shocks the world

The breach of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 sent shock waves around the world.
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Chicago Father Pfleger steps aside over allegation of abuse

Father Michael Pfleger has stepped aside from his ministry after the Chicago Archdiocese said it received an allegation that the priest had sexually abused a minor more than 40 years ago.
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Pew report: Catholics, 20% of population, make up 30% of Congress

Catholics, although they make up about 20% of the U.S. population, remain at 30% of the new Congress, according to a Jan. 4 report issued by the Pew Research Center.
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Chaos stops electoral vote count as Trump supporters mob U.S. Capitol

"For the moment let us pray for the USA, the world's greatest defender of democracy until now, as it faces this huge shock. May God bless America with peace and reconciliation," he tweeted.
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Religious leaders: Reject bid to overturn presidential election results

Dozens of Catholics were among a group of more than 2,000 religious and community leaders who urged Congress to reject any effort to overturn the results of November's presidential election.
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