Pope Francis
Stop the wars while there is still time, pope tells Sant’Egidio peace summit in Paris
For three days, Paris welcomed several thousand participants from around the globe who took part in the 38th "International Meeting for Peace."
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Replacing Moral Outrage with Curiosity and Wonder
It would be wise in our age to return to the wisdom that arose from Vatican II around the notion of inculturation—the idea that diversity within differing cultures contributes to a “deeper humanity” and a “better plan for the universe.”
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Pope thrives, hits main themes of his pontificate during Asia-Pacific trip
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE (CNS) — The 87-year-old Pope Francis not only survived the longest trip of his pontificate, but he drew energy from the crowds who came to see him, and he seemed to enjoy his 12-day ...
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Pope arrives in Indonesia at start of four-nation tour
Pope Francis landed in Jakarta after a 13-hour flight from Rome and was greeted by the religious affairs minister of Indonesia and two children in traditional dress who offered him flowers.
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Pope to visit Asia, Oceania in September
Pope Francis' trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic and social contrasts.
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Pope calls for Olympic truce, cessation of conflict among nations
With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in Paris.
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Pope defends decision to give women, laymen voting rights at synod
Pope Francis opened the second session of the Synod of Bishops defending his decision to give women and laymen votes at the assembly, saying it reflects the Second Vatican Council’s teaching that a bishop exercises his ministry with and within the people of God.