Papal Cyprus and Greece visit
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Forgiveness is the first step to ending cycle of violence
Sep 15, 2017
Pope Francis told the Colombian people on Friday, Sept 8, that while it will be challenging, they must let go the anger caused by years of painful suffering and break the cycle of violence through a process of genuine forgiveness.
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Pope prays for Venezuela, denounces modern slavery
Sep 15, 2017
At the Church of St. Peter Claver, a saint venerated throughout the Americas as a champion of human rights, Pope Francis offered special prayers for Venezuela and its people suffering in the midst of a huge political and economic crisis.
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At final Mass in Colombia, Pope calls for change of culture
Sep 15, 2017
Pope Francis capped a five-day trip to Colombia with a call for a culture change in a country attempting to pursue a path of peace and reconciliation
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Pope Francis challenges Colombians to build peaceful future
Sep 12, 2017
Pope Francis has concluded his visit to Colombia where he spent five days (6-11 Sept 2017) meeting victims of the country’s civil war and urging all people to work together for peace and national reconciliation.
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Francis' visit to Cartegena draws attention to a city divided by income inequality
Sep 12, 2017
Just outside the city's touristy historic center, Cartagena locals line up behind the street railings for as far as the eye can see, anticipating the popemobile. Enthusiastic yet peaceful, many are seated in plastic chairs they brought from home, or standing with their multicolored umbrellas on an overcast yet bright Sunday morning.
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Pope on climate change, "Man is stupid, stubborn, someone who does not see"
Sep 12, 2017
Pope Francis talked to journalists on his flight home after his visit to Colombia. He spoke about the responsibility of politicians who deny the human role in climate change, about immigration that must mean integration, but keeping in mind "how many places do I have", about his hope that US President Donald Trump will not expel the "dreamers" as well as his desire to see the United Nations intervene in in Venezuela’s crisis, where the Holy See is very involved.
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Pope Francis: Parents cherishing their kids is a sign of hope for the future
Sep 12, 2017
On his return flight from Colombia, Pope Francis said that seeing parents’ devotion for their children gives him hope for the country’s future
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Pope Francis questions Trump's pro-life values over decision to end DACA
Sep 12, 2017
Pope Francis has questioned President Donald Trump's commitment to pro-life values, suggesting that his administration's recent decision to end a program protecting undocumented young people from deportation is contradictory.
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True peace hinges on the people, not bureaucracy, Pope says
Sep 11, 2017
On his last day in Colombia, Pope Francis said the peace process shouldn't be reduced to bureaucratic talks between two parties, but must above all focus on and involve the people, who themselves must take steps toward reconciliation, rather than revenge.
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Be humble in serving your brothers and sisters in need, Pope says in Colombia
Sep 11, 2017
In his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis said the story of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, the patroness of Colombia, provides an example of the humility with which all Christians should serve each other.
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula