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The Latest: Pope Francis is back in Mexico City after a day-long trip to southern Chiapas state

Feb 16, 2016

The latest on Pope Francis' visit to Mexico.
Pope Francis in Mexico: Girl's stunning 'Ave Maria' brings a room to tears

Feb 16, 2016

Pope Francis' visit to Mexico so far has been marked by big events: meetings with heads of state, Masses delivered to enormous crowds.
Pope in Mexico: Don't anesthetize the hope of your youth

Feb 16, 2016

In today's throwaway culture, young people are being anesthetized against the desire for a better world, Pope Francis said Monday, celebrating Mass in Mexico's Chiapas region.
Pope Francis: Even wounded families are better than isolation

Feb 16, 2016

Although families today deeply struggle in a society rife with dysfunction and pain, this fundamental relationship is still essential for our lives and preferable to being alone, Pope Francis said.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica comes to Google street view

Feb 16, 2016

A virtual pilgrimage for Pope Francis’ trip now offers a new street-view perspective of key sites and churches.
Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with Families (Full Text)

Feb 16, 2016

Here is the full text of Pope Francis' prepared remarks for the meeting with families in the “Víctor Manuel Reyna” stadium in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico on Feb. 15, 2016.
Ukrainian Greek Catholics: "Betrayed" by "half-truths" in Francis and Kirill’s Joint Declaration

Feb 16, 2016

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic church feels "betrayed" by the Vatican after the meeting between Pope Francis and the Patriarch of Moscow Kirill, on February 12 in Cuba.
Pope, in Mexico Mass, decries treatment of indigenous people

Feb 16, 2016

Pope Francis on Monday denounced the centuries-old exploitation and social exclusion of Mexico's indigenous people and said the world should instead learn from their culture and appreciation of nature.
Indian priest in Arabia: In Abu Dhabi many non-Catholics worship Christ!

Feb 16, 2016

In Abu Dhabi, "I know for a fact, there are many non-Catholics who worship Christ! They recognize the beauty of Christian life, they come to church and pray in silence, especially in front of the grotto of Mary.”
Killer of blasphemy law opponent requests clemency

Feb 16, 2016

Mumtaz Qadri, the confessed murderer of former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, who was gunned down five years ago for defending death row inmate Asia Bibi, has filed a mercy petition to Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain.