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  Lukewarm Christians who don’t love are 'in grave danger,' Pope warns

  Feb 02, 2015

  In his homily Friday Pope Francis encouraged Christians to remember the first time they felt the love of God, and warned that those who forget this moment risk becoming lukewarm and losing salvation.

  

• Dialogue between religions key in countering violence

  Jan 30, 2015

  Pope Francis on Jan. 24 stressed the need for dialogue between different faiths, saying that it is essential in preventing violence and promoting peace.

  
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  Pope: A society without fathers is a society of orphans

  Jan 29, 2015

  In his general audience catechesis, Pope Francis turned to the role of fathers, saying that they play an irreplaceable role in family life, and their absence leaves children prey to false idols.

  
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  Pope: Wondering what to give up for Lent? Try indifference

  Jan 28, 2015

  The “globalization of indifference” was at the heart of Pope Francis’ Lenten message, in which he urged faithful to fight individualism with merciful hearts that are more attentive to the needs of others.

  
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  A visit to Naples, Pompeii on Pope Francis' slate for March

  Jan 28, 2015

  Pope Francis' liturgical schedule from now until Easter has been released – and it includes the creation of new cardinals and a daylong pastoral visit to Italian cities of Naples and Pompeii.

  
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  Pope Francis asks, Do you discern God's will before making a decision?

  Jan 28, 2015

  Pope Francis dedicated his homily at Mass on Tuesday to the theme of obeying God’s will, saying a Christian should have a heart like Mary, who was open and obedient to all that God asked of her.

  
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  Pope's Morning Homily: Mothers and Grandmothers are first in transmitting faith

  Jan 28, 2015

  "I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears, so that I may be filled with joy, as I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and that I am confident lives also in you," St. Paul writes.

  
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  ‘Education: The most effective antidote to violence’

  Jan 26, 2015

  Pope Francis stressed the need for lasting and continuous commitment to Muslim-Christian dialogue "in order to ensure we do not find ourselves unprepared in various situations and in different context."

  
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  Pope on Christian Unity: We must pause and listen to one another

  Jan 26, 2015

  The week-long observance had as its theme: "Jesus said to her: 'Give me to drink'", which is taken from St. John's account of Christ's encounter with the Samaritan woman.Reflecting on the Gospel, the Holy Father noted that despite the thought that Samaritans were considered heretics, schismatics and separatists, Jesus has no problem approaching her

  

• Markets cannot be the answer to economic inequities

  Jan 23, 2015

  The world cannot wait for an economic system that will cause poverty to fix itself, Pope Francis said.