Saints were revolutionaries who lived the beatitudes, pope says
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Saints were revolutionaries who lived the beatitudes, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): The saints were not “starched,” picture-perfect conformists, Pope Francis said on November 1…

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Vatican II was necessary emeritus pope tells conference
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Vatican II was necessary emeritus pope tells conference

VATICAN (CNS): The Second Vatican Council was “not only meaningful, but necessary,” Emeritus Pope Benedict…

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Pope announces a second session for upcoming Synod of Bishops
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Pope announces a second session for upcoming Synod of Bishops

VATICAN (CNS): Saying he did not want to rush the process of discerning how the…

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Pope urges Asian bishops to count on laypeople, celebrate diversity
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Pope urges Asian bishops to count on laypeople, celebrate diversity

VATICAN (CNS): As bishops across Asia began to mark the 50th anniversary of the Federation…

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Love and solidarity must be part of plan to end hunger, pope says
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Love and solidarity must be part of plan to end hunger, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): Success in eradicating hunger will require acts of love and solidarity, not just…

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