Social justice must be founded on care for others, pope tells judges
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December 1, 2020
Building social justice is a collective work that must be achieved on a daily basis, pope says
Vatican tells young people to ask for ‘words of wisdom’ for Christmas
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November 30, 2020
Dicastery of Laity, the Family and Life launches campaign to encourage young people to reach out to grandparents, other older people
Pope, in new book, talks about personal ‘lockdowns’ that changed his life
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November 25, 2020
“Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future,” Pope Francis said he had experienced three “COVID moments” in his lifetime
Mexican church, civic leaders: No pilgrims at basilica for Guadalupe feast
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November 25, 2020
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the world’s most-visited Marian shrine, normally attracts 8 million visitors for the Dec. 12 feast day
A better future: U.S. young adults join peers brainstorming on economy
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November 19, 2020
Participants discuss pope’s call for “a different kind of economy: one that brings life not death, one that is inclusive and not exclusive”
Mary shows how to turn fear into invitation to hear God’s call, pope says
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November 19, 2020
Pray like Mary, “in an attitude of openness with a heart open to God,” the pope said Nov. 18 during his weekly general audience.
‘It has been completely disastrous’: second hurricane hits Nicaragua
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November 18, 2020
Vulnerable communities have been devastated by loss of homes and crops
Faith requires risks, helping others, pope says at Mass
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November 16, 2020
Pope Francis delivered the message while celebrating Mass for the World Day of the Poor on Nov. 15.
At audience, pope renews commitment to fight abuse
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November 12, 2020
“I renew my closeness to all victims of every form of abuse and the church’s commitment to eradicate this evil,” he said.
McCarrick report documents repeated lack of serious investigation
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November 12, 2020
Investigation centered on how McCarrick was able to continue rising through Church ranks despite allegations of abuse and even settlements with alleged victims.
Vatican report reveals omissions in Archbishop Vigano’s ‘testimony’
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November 10, 2020
Vatican report reveals omissions in ‘testimony’ of Archbishop Vigano, who called for pope’s resignation over handling of McCarrick allegations
Fighting abuse: What Pope Francis has done during his pontificate
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November 10, 2020
The pope has issued numerous new laws and guidelines for handling accusations of clerical sexual abuse and cover-ups by Church officials
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