Vatican
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Pope Francis to new Cardinals: Do not be distracted from the Cross
Jun 29, 2017
Cardinals are not called to be 'princes of the Church' but to be servants to their people, Francis said
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Pope Francis: The way of Christ is the way of persecution
Jun 29, 2017
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that following Christ means taking a path contrary to that of the world, and being prepared to suffer because of this; though we have hope because of God’s constant presence.
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Pope Francis laicises abuser priest
Jun 29, 2017
The Pope had previously reduced the sentence of Fr Mauro Inzoli
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Pope urges Trade Unions to be “prophetic” in defending the rights of "the most fragile workers"
Jun 29, 2017
The role of Trade Unions in a modern society, their need to distinguish themselves from politics and for a new social pact for young people. "It's a crippled and short-lived society that forces older people to work too long and forces an entire generation of young people not to work when they should work for themselves and for everyone."
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Pope meets Orthodox delegation from Ecumenical Patriarchate
Jun 28, 2017
Pope Francis meets with members of an Orthodox delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate who are in Rome for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul
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Pope Francis marks 25 years as a Bishop
Jun 28, 2017
Pope Francis, together with cardinals present in Rome, celebrates Mass for the 25th anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination
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Pope Francis : The old still have a lot to give young people
Jun 28, 2017
On Tuesday Pope Francis said that the older generation should not stop striving in their spiritual lives, but that God calls them to be spiritual ‘grandparents’ to young people, who can learn from their experiences.
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New Knights of Malta leader genuflects before Francis in Vatican meeting
Jun 27, 2017
Pope Francis met the new leader of the Knights of Malta Friday in a toned-down encounter in which the head of the historic chivalric order seemed to e
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Vatican expresses ‘grave concern’ over missing Chinese Bishop
Jun 27, 2017
Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin was taken 'on a trip' by officials and prevented from assuming diocesan duties
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Pope: Christians need not read horoscopes to foresee the future
Jun 27, 2017
The Pope was speaking during the last Santa Marta Mass of the season before the summer holidays and his return from an apostolic visit to Colombia in September.
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