Pope Francis

Video: Pope tells Portuguese people Fatima visit is pilgrimage of 'peace and hope'

During the visit, the pope was to preside over the canonization ceremony of two of the young seers, Blessed Francisco and Blessed Jacinta Marto
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Catholics and Orthodox must work toward 'unity in diversity', Pope says

Pope Francis assured Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros of his prayers 'for you, and for peace in Egypt and the Middle East'
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Pope Francis: Mary teaches people to hope in life's darkest moments

'We are not orphans, we have a mother in heaven,' the Pope said
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US bishops sign pledge to end death penalty

'The death penalty represents a failure of our society to fulfil the demands of human dignity,' the Catholic Mobilizing Network said
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Pope tells Latin American bishops corruption is grave threat

'Corruption devastates lives by immersing them in the most extreme poverty,' the Pontiff said
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Kidnapped priest pleads for Church help in video message

Asking his family and friends to pressure the authorities, he said, 'Please, please, do what you what you can to get me released. May God bless you for that.'
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Jesuits to return 525 acres of land to Native Americans

'It's now time to give back to the tribe all of those pieces of land that were given to the church for church purposes,' Fr John Hatcher said
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Detroit friar becomes second US-born man to be named 'blessed'

Father Solanus Casey will be beatified after the authenticity of a miracle is recognised by Pope Francis
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