Vatican

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  Pope Francis opens up about feeling 'used' by fake friends

  Sep 16, 2015

  Ahead of his highly anticipated first visit to the U.S., Pope Francis opened up about a more personal issue during a radio interview, saying he has felt “used” by the “quote-unquote friends” he has made since he was named pontiff.

  
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  White House rolling out red carpet for Pope Francis

  Sep 16, 2015

  When Pope Francis arrives on his first-ever visit to the United States, he will be welcomed in a way that few world leaders have: with President Barack Obama waiting at the bottom of the airplane stairs to greet him.

  
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  Teen arrested for planning alleged ISIS-inspired attack on Pope

  Sep 16, 2015

  The FBI quietly arrested a 15-year-old boy outside of Philadelphia last month for allegedly threatening to launch an ISIS-inspired assault on Pope Francis while the world leader tours the United States next week.

  
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  Where is Pope Francis? A schedule of his U.S. visit

  Sep 16, 2015

  Pope Francis starts his visit to the USA on Sept. 22 and plans to stop in Washington, D.C., New York City and Philadelphia. Whether you want to catch a glimpse of the Roman Catholic Church's leader or avoid the traffic, follow his six-day schedule below.

  
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  Knock knock. Who's there? Pope Francis, apparently.

  Sep 16, 2015

  The Pope, a priest, and Bill Murray walk into a bar… Just kidding. Sort of.

  
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  Here's your best chance to see Pope Francis in DC

  Sep 16, 2015

  All official events for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. are ticketed, but there is a new opportunity for the public to see the Pope without needing a ticket.

  
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  Cuban bishops welcome pardon of 3,500 prisoners before Pope Francis' visit

  Sep 16, 2015

  The Cuban bishops' conference stated on Friday they “received with profound satisfaction” the decision of the nation's government to pardon 3,522 prisoners “as a humanitarian gesture on the occasion of the visit of Pope Francis to our country.”

  
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  Pope Francis will likely meet Fidel Castro during Cuba visit

  Sep 16, 2015

  While Pope Francis is in Cuba next week chances are high that he will meet with former president Fidel Castro, though no specific time has been set, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi has announced.

  
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  Four American prelates added to synod list by Pope Francis

  Sep 16, 2015

  The official list of participants in this year’s synod of bishops on the family has been released, showing 45 new names personally appointed by Pope Francis – four of whom are Americans.

  
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  Pope’s morning homily: Christ took upon himself the ugliness of our sins

  Sep 15, 2015

  In order to follow the path of Christian life, one must follow Christ, who humbled himself to save us.