Vatican

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  Pope Francis on education of children: 'It is time for parents to return from their exile'

  May 21, 2015

  Pope Francis continued his series of catechesis on the family at today's General Audience in St. Peter's Square

  
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  Pope Francis to parents: Come out of 'exile' and educate your children

  May 21, 2015

  In his general audience Pope Francis spoke of the essential role parents play in educating their children – a role he said has been usurped by so-called experts who have taken the place of parents and rendered them fearful of making any correction

  
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  Pope Francis urges reflection on 'final farewell' from earthly life

  May 20, 2015

  Everyone would do well to reflect on their "final farewell" from earthly life and on whether they are prepared to entrust themselves and all they will leave behind to God, said Pope Francis

  
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  Pope Francis: Are you ready for your final goodbye?

  May 20, 2015

  In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis focused on many different “goodbyes” that happen during life, and asked whether attendees were ready for the final, most important farewell before going to the Father

  
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  Vatican Spokesman explains Pope's 'Angel of Peace' gift to President Abbas

  May 19, 2015

  Pope Francis' invitation to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to become "an angel of peace" has made headlines around the world

  
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  Francis meets with Curia leaders ahead of jubilee year

  May 19, 2015

  Pope Francis presided this morning over a meeting with the prefects and presidents of the various Congregations and Pontifical Councils of the Holy See. According to the Vatican, the private meeting was in regards to the Jubilee Year of Mercy

  
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  Will Francis build on Benedict's legacy when he visits the US?

  May 18, 2015

  Pope Francis will remain within the tradition of previous papal visits to the U.S. when he comes to the east coast this autumn said Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, who added that the Pope's voyage would build upon Benedict XVI's papacy if he addresses the environment.

  
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  Pope Francis reminds Christians to have a festive faith

  May 18, 2015

  Speaking to vowed religious, Pope Francis said Christianity must be festive. He praised the special nourishing power of a nun’s smile.

  
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  Pope appeals for peace in Burundi

  May 18, 2015

  On Sunday morning, Pope Francis called for prayers for the people of Burundi, where violent clashes have broken out following a failed coup last week.

  
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  Pope’s first stop: Ecuador’s sanctuary of Divine Mercy

  May 15, 2015

  After arriving to Ecuador for his 10 day trip to South America, Pope Francis' first stop will be Guayaquil's Sanctuary of Divine Mercy – breaking with his usual custom of meeting the president first.