Don’t lose hope, pope says as he opens Holy Door at Rome prison
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Don’t lose hope, pope says as he opens Holy Door at Rome prison

ROME (CNS): Wearing red vestments for the feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr,…

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Pope Francis, Mass for January 1, Solemnity of the Holy Family
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Pope Francis, Mass for January 1, Solemnity of the Holy Family

(SE): Today’s feast, Pope Francis said during the January 1 Mass for the Solemnity of…

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In Peace Day message pope calls for end to foreign debt and death penalty 
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In Peace Day message pope calls for end to foreign debt and death penalty 

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis has called on all nations to eliminate the death penalty, to…

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Banks driven by profit-at-all-costs hurt people, economy, pope says
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Banks driven by profit-at-all-costs hurt people, economy, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): When the world of banking and finance crushes people instead of helping them,…

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Thanking donors for Vatican creche, Christmas tree, pope prays for peace
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Thanking donors for Vatican creche, Christmas tree, pope prays for peace

VATICAN (CNS): “With tears in our eyes, let us raise our prayer for peace,” Pope…

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