Vatican

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  History made! Philippine crowd for Pope Francis hits 6-7 million

  Jan 19, 2015

  The Vatican's spokesman said that papal history was made Sunday during Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines where an estimated 6-7 million people attended his closing Mass.

  
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  Protect the family – Pope's parting message to the Philippines

  Jan 19, 2015

  In his homily for the Jan. 18 Closing Mass in the Philippines, Pope Francis pointed to our identity as God’s children, calling for the protection of the family against the numerous attacks that threaten it.

  
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  Pope Francis: Those who give must also learn to receive

  Jan 19, 2015

  Everyone who helps the poor should consider whether they know how to ask for help in areas where they themselves are poor, Pope Francis suggested to a young engineer who helped Typhoon Haiyan victims.

  
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  A simple, intense encounter: Pope Francis and Manila's street kids

  Jan 18, 2015

  Deviating from his schedule of events in the Philippines, Pope Francis had a brief but emotionally intense encounter with former street kids in Manila.

  
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  Pope Francis to Philippines cardinal: 'this visit is really for me'

  Jan 18, 2015

  On his return flight from the Philippine city of Tacloban to Manila, where he met with and shared in the suffering of typhoon survivors, Pope Francis was moved, and said the trip was really intended for him.

  
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  Inbound typhoon cuts short Pope Francis' visit to Leyte

  Jan 17, 2015

  Pope Francis regretfully announced his early departure from the Philippines island of Leyte, leading people in prayers for protection against an inbound typhoon.

  
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  'We will always be grateful,' Filipino archbishop tells Pope Francis

  Jan 17, 2015

  Although Tacloban was “ground zero” of the Typhoon Haiyan disaster that brought fear, suffering, and death, a Philippines bishop has told Pope Francis that the Christian faith and the papal visit have consoled the Filipino people.

  
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  Pope Francis' heartfelt words for typhoon survivors: Jesus is there for you!

  Jan 17, 2015

  Pope Francis on Saturday spoke to survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in an impromptu homily, voicing compassion for their plight and encouraging them to look to the love of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

  
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  Pope Urges Filipino Priests to Live Christ's Poverty So As to Identify With Poor

  Jan 16, 2015

  The Pope is exhorting priests and religious of the Philippines to be steadfast in combatting the "deeply rooted inequality and injustice which mar the face of Filipino society," telling them that the poor are at the heart of the Gospel.

  
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  Pope Francis: Paul VI was right to warn against contraception

  Jan 16, 2015

  Pope Francis took the opportunity during an address to families in the Philippines to praise Blessed Pope Paul VI’s encyclical opposing contraception and affirming Church teaching on sexuality and human life.