Francis
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Europe
Pope Francis Lands in Congo, Where All His Priorities Converge
The Central African country is wracked by war, poverty and environmental plunder — and it may be the future of…
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Opinion
The War Between the Catholic Cardinals
The death of the pope emeritus, Benedict XVI, was succeeded by a small literary outpouring, a rush of publications that…
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Science
Pope Francis Says Homosexuality Is Not a Crime, but Is a Sin
In an interview with The Associated Press, the pope said the church should do more to end laws that criminalize…
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Europe
Benedict’s Burial Leaves Francis Alone, and Unbound
Liberal supporters of Francis, a pope never shy about exercising power, now anticipate a late-breaking season of change.
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Europe
Some find fault with Francis’ homily for Benedict.
VATICAN CITY — The unusual nature of Thursday’s funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, presided over by his successor, Pope…
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Europe
With Benedict’s Death, an Unprecedented Moment for the Modern Church
Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic world by becoming the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. Now his death…
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Europe
Pope Francis Asks for Prayers for ‘Very Ill’ Benedict
Francis called on the faithful to offer up support for his 95-year-old predecessor as the Vatican said that the retired…
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Europe
In Christmas Address, Pope Bemoans ‘Grave Famine of Peace’
Pope Francis urged the tens of thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square to pray for Ukraine and for others…
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Europe
Pope Francis calls for people to celebrate a more ‘humble’ Christmas and donate to Ukraine.
Pope Francis suggested on Wednesday that people celebrate “a more humble Christmas” this year by spending less on gifts and…
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Europe
Pope Francis compares Russia’s war against Ukraine to a devastating Stalin-era famine.
Pope Francis on Wednesday compared the war in Ukraine to the “terrible Holodomor genocide” of the 1930s, when the policies…