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  Pope: Now’s the time to end indifference, ‘false neutrality’

  Jan 02, 2016

  Wishing for a year better than 2015, Pope Francis on Friday called for an end to the “arrogance of the powerful” that relegates the weak to the outskirts of society, and to the “false neutrality” toward conflicts, hunger and persecution that triggers exoduses of refugees.

  
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  Pope: Mercy is stronger than violence and injustice

  Jan 02, 2016

  The miseries of the world are powerless against the mercy of God, whose entrance into history brought about a new era for humanity, Pope Francis said at the opening Mass of the new year.

  
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  Pope: Even if not news, the good always wins over evil

  Jan 01, 2016

  "Good things do not make news", but also the year that is ending, well marked "by violence, death, untold suffering of many innocent people, of refugees forced to leave their homeland, of men, women and children with no fixed abode, food and livelihood ", there were" great acts of kindness, love and solidarity.

  
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  Look for the presence of God in your life, Pope says on New Year's

  Jan 01, 2016

  As this year comes to an end, Pope Francis has encouraged faithful to look back at the events of 2015, telling them to be attentive to both the presence of God, and the signs he is giving.

  
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  Number of pilgrims attending papal events at the Vatican fell in 2015

  Jan 01, 2016

  More than 3.2 million pilgrims visited and attended papal events, liturgies or prayer services at the Vatican in 2015, the Vatican has said.

  
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  Pope Francis: Learn from baby Jesus

  Dec 31, 2015

  The Christmas season is a time to learn from baby Jesus to let go of selfishness and be humble and giving as he is, Pope Francis has said.

  
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  Pope Francis calls on Catholics to pray for flood victims

  Dec 31, 2015

  Pope Francis has called on Catholics to pray for the victims of bad weather in Britain, the United States and South America, especially Paraguay.

  
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  Pope names new bishop for Diocese of Argyll and the Isles

  Dec 30, 2015

  Pope Francis has named Mgr Brian McGee as the new bishop of Argyll and the Isles.

  
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  Pope: Families must open home to God or selfishness will reign

  Dec 30, 2015

  Families need to open their doors to God and his love or they will harbour an individualism that endangers peace and joy, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Holy Family.

  
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  Pope Francis appeals for help for stranded Cuban migrants

  Dec 29, 2015

  Pope Francis has issued an appeal on behalf of Cuban migrants stranded in Central America.