Global Church News

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  Pope Francis and Russian patriarch vow to work together to protect world’s Christians

  Feb 13, 2016

  Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill embraced and kissed each other on the cheek Friday before an historic meeting in Cuba.

  
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  Mariachis and 'Cielito Lindo' welcome Pope Francis to Mexico City

  Feb 13, 2016

  Pope Francis arrived Friday night on his first trip as pontiff to the overwhelmingly Roman Catholic country of Mexico, following a historic meeting in Cuba with the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church and looking ahead to a pointed and problematic mission.

  
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  The Latest: Crowds along Mexico City streets greet Pope

  Feb 13, 2016

  The latest on Pope Francis's historic meeting in Cuba with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and his subsequent trip to Mexico.

  
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  Pope Francis puts on sombrero before five-day Mexico visit

  Feb 13, 2016

  Pope Francis has endeared himself to the papal press corps by putting on a sombrero while on a flight to Mexico.

  
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  Mexico City prepares for Pope Francis' visit

  Feb 13, 2016

  The people of Mexico City are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pope Francis, who will arrive Friday after a brief stop in Cuba.

  
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  Full text of joint declaration signed by Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill

  Feb 13, 2016

  In a historic first, Pope Francis on Friday met with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill. The Feb. 12 meeting took place in Havana, Cuba, a stop added a

  
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  'We are brothers' – Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill hold historic meeting

  Feb 13, 2016

  Christian brotherhood and unity were the focus of Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill when they met on Friday afternoon in Havana.

  
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  Lent, a special time for corporal and spiritual works of mercy

  Feb 12, 2016

  We enter Lent the way a boxer enters the ring. Too often however, we do it without the imagination of a child.

  
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  In Lahore, Muslim women and Catholics slam Valentine's Day for destroying the family

  Feb 12, 2016

  The goal is "to defend our homes. Secularists and liberals condemn religious leaders for their outdated beliefs, but then do not tolerate it when their daughters and sisters date.

  
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  Pope’s Mexico visit highlights Saint’s influence

  Feb 12, 2016

  A weathered pastel image of the Virgin of Guadalupe hangs from German Herrera Hernandez’s dashboard, watching over his passengers from her perch next to his cigarettes, gum and the handful of coins he uses to make change.