Global Church News

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  Pope Francis: I leave with a heart full of gratitude and hope

  Sep 28, 2015

  As he concluded his historic visit to the United States, Pope Francis thanked organizers and volunteers, saying that he concludes his trip with appreciation and hope.

  
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  Pope: God's love is for everyone – and it's dangerous to think otherwise

  Sep 28, 2015

  At the final Mass closing out the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, Pope Francis warned against narrowing God’s love and works to only a certain group of people.

  
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  Confinement is not exclusion! Pope Francis visits with Philly inmates

  Sep 28, 2015

  During his visit to a Philadelphia correctional facility this morning, Pope Francis said every person is marked and bruised by life, but Jesus washes away our sins and invites us to live a full life.

  
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  Pope makes impromptu stop at statue marking Jewish-Catholic unity

  Sep 28, 2015

  Pope Francis paid an unscheduled visit to St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia this afternoon to bless a statue celebrating improved Vatican relations with the Jewish community.

  
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  'God cries' for victims of abuse, Pope says after meeting survivors

  Sep 28, 2015

  Pope Francis this morning met with 5 survivors of sexual abuse during his visit to Philadelphia, telling bishops afterward that the evil acts can no longer remain in silence, and promised his personal vigilance in protecting minors.

  
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  Full text of Pope Francis' prepared remarks at the Festival of Families

  Sep 27, 2015

  Pope Francis put aside his prepared remarks for the World Meeting of Families' "Festival of Families" Sept. 26, at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

  
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  The most important part of the Pope's trip is still to comeP

  Sep 27, 2015

  While the Pope’s speeches to Congress and the United Nations have drawn much attention, the upcoming weekend is the main focus of the Holy Father’s trip to the U.S., said the director of the Holy See press office.

  
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  Full text of Pope Francis' religious liberty address to Hispanics

  Sep 27, 2015

  Pope Francis met with the Hispanic community and other immigrants at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, where the United States Declaration of Independence and Constitution debated and adopted, this afternoon.

  
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  Pope Francis hailed for transcending liberal/conservative divide

  Sep 27, 2015

  Pope Francis rose above party politics and challenged lawmakers to a higher standard in his Thursday address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress, Catholic members said.

  
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  Full text of Pope Francis' homily at Mass with clergy and religious

  Sep 27, 2015

  Pope Francis is now saying Mass at Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for clergy and religious, and has just delivered his homily.