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Aida Mariela Unayche, 43, stands at the door of her home as she wears a face mask as a protection against the spread of COVID-19, in Manzanares, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in this April 8, 2021, file photo. In a recent interview, Pope Francis said he was praying for all families who are suffering. (CNS photo/Agustin Marcarian, Reuters)

Pope hails as heroes parents who risk everything for their kids

‘Precisely in this time that is so difficult, we needed someone who could encourage us, help us, inspire us’

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Read more about the article Dublin archbishop: ‘Radical change is coming in the Church’
Irish Archbishop Dermot Farrell receives his pallium at St. Mary's Pro Cathedral in Dublin Aug. 7, 2021. After a year at the head of the Archdiocese of Dublin, Archbishop Farrell said, "Radical change is coming in the church," which will see a renewal of energy and new forms of ministry. (CNS photo/courtesy John McElroy)

Dublin archbishop: ‘Radical change is coming in the Church’

Will lead to renewal of energy and new forms of ministry

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Read more about the article Though problems abound, God-given hope never fails, pope says
Pope Francis greets children as he participates in an evening prayer service in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 31, 2021. The traditional service on New Year's Eve is to give thanks for the past year. (CNS photo/Stefano Spaziani, pool)

Though problems abound, God-given hope never fails, pope says

Pope gives thanksgiving for blessings of the past year

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Read more about the article Pour money into education, not weapons, wars, pope tells nations
Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, speaks at a news conference at the Vatican Dec. 21, 2021, for the release of Pope Francis' message for the Jan. 1, 2022 World Day of Peace. Cardinal Turkson downplayed his offer to Pope Francis to resign as head of the dicastery, saying he had completed his five-year term and it was up to the pope to decide what comes next.(CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pour money into education, not weapons, wars, pope tells nations

Call comes in annual message for World Day of Peace, Jan. 1

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Read more about the article Recognizing miracle, pope clears way for beatification of John Paul I
Pope John Paul I, who served as pope for 33 days in 1978, is seen in this photo released by the Vatican Dec. 7, 2010, to highlight the restoration of its photo archive. Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Pope John Paul I, clearing the way for his beatification. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

Recognizing miracle, pope clears way for beatification of John Paul I

Miracle involved cure of girl in Buenos Aires

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Read more about the article By listening to Holy Spirit, synod can be process of healing, pope says
Pope Francis raises the Book of the Gospels as he celebrates a Mass to open the process that will lead up to the assembly of the world Synod of Bishops in 2023, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 10, 2021. (CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters)

By listening to Holy Spirit, synod can be process of healing, pope says

Mass formally opens process that will lead to Synod of Bishops in 2023

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Read more about the article At bicentennial, pope urges Mexicans to focus on present, future
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches, poses next to a statue of St. Juan Diego as he visits Mexico City Sept. 25, 2021. The cardinal was in Mexico to celebrate as a papal envoy for the country's bicentennial. (CNS photo/Congregation for Eastern Churches)

At bicentennial, pope urges Mexicans to focus on present, future

Our Lady of Guadalupe ‘favored brotherhood and freedom,’ pope says

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