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  Pope Francis: Our faith is based on Christ, not 'persuasive words'

  Nov 05, 2014

  The “rock” of our faith is not found in “wise and persuasive words,” Pope Francis said, but rather in the “living word” which is Christ's death and resurrection.

  
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  Men, women, and the power of marriage: Pope Francis to give key address

  Nov 05, 2014

  Later this month Pope Francis will meet with intellectuals and inter-religious faith leaders from around the world to examine the relationship between man and woman in marriage as the basis of society.

  
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  A quiet threat: Religious freedom dwindling in Europe, US

  Nov 05, 2014

  Religious freedom is at risk in Europe and has been increasingly suppressed in the United States over the course of the past year, according to a new report.

  
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  'Pray for the forgotten,' Pope exhorts on Feast of All Souls

  Nov 03, 2014

  In his Angelus Address delivered for the Feast of All Souls, Pope Francis called on the faithful to pray for forgotten souls, as well as Christians who have died for their faith and in the service of others over the past year.

  
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  Pope: The true Christian lives of prayer and mission. It's like breathing!

  Nov 03, 2014

  In his Angelus Address delivered for the Feast of All Souls, Pope Francis called on the faithful to pray for forgotten souls, as well as Christians who have died for their faith and in the service of others over the past year.

  
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  Pope: the communion of saints unites heaven and earth, and is not broken by death

  Nov 03, 2014

  The hope for peace for Jerusalem, which has been shaken by clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces, and a reflection on the Communion of Saints, which "unites heaven and earth" were the themes touched on today by Pope Francis at the Angelus for the Feast of All Saints.

  
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  Pope on All Saints Day: Beatitudes will lead us to God

  Nov 03, 2014

  During Mass for the Solemnity of All Souls at Rome’s Verano cemetery, Pope Francis exhorted believers to follow the way of the beatitudes, calling it the path that will lead to sanctity.

  
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  Pope Francis reaches out to schismatic Old Catholic Church

  Nov 03, 2014

  Despite continuing theological, ethical and ministerial differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the schismatic Old Catholic Conference, the two communions can continue to work together, Pope Francis counseled on Thursday.

  
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  Blessed Paul VI, the Pope who led the Church’s barque in troubled waters

  Oct 30, 2014

  Bl. Paul VI was the first 'modern man' to be elected Bishop of Rome, and he put the Church in conversation with the world in order to build a dialogue of salvation, a cardinal who was one of Montini's collaborators said.

  

• Schedule for Pope’s Turkey trip

  Oct 30, 2014

  The programme for Pope Francis’ visit to Turkey has been announced. Although prayers and meetings with Orthodox leaders dominate the schedule of the November 28-30 trip, Francis will also meet government leaders and visit Istanbul’s Blue Mosque.