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Pope sends aid to Lebanon

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has sent 250,000 euros ($295,000) to Lebanon to help the Catholic Church and Catholic charitable organizations assist people impacted by the massive explosion Aug. 4 in Beirut.

8/7/20

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Pope calls for prayers for Lebanon after deadly explosion in Beirut

VATICAN CITY -- After a massive fire triggered a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis called for prayers and a united effort to help Lebanon overcome "this serious crisis."

8/6/20

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Show grandparents, the elderly that you care, pope tells young people

7/28/20

By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service
Pope thanks pilgrim with disability who walked along Spain's 'Camino'

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis sent a letter of gratitude to a Spanish teen with an intellectual disability after the 15-year-old traveled more than 60 miles along the famed Camino de Santiago de Compostela.More

7/24/20

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Pope makes surprise visit to summer camp for kids of Vatican employees

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7/22/20

By Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Pope Francis advances sainthood causes of two women, three men

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of two women and three men, including an Italian laywoman who was once believed to be demonically possessed because of her violent convulsions after drinking unsafe water. More

7/13/20

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At Angelus, pope backs U.N. resolution calling for global cease-fire

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis praised the United Nations' adoption of a global cease-fire resolution amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world. More

7/6/20

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Pope brings five people closer to sainthood

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of three men and two women, including an Italian nun who was brutally murdered by three teenage girls who claimed it had been a satanic sacrifice. More

6/22/20

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Pope adds 'Comfort of Migrants,' other Marian titles to litany

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6/22/20

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Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, pope says

VATICAN CITY — True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer, Pope Francis said. More

6/17/20

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Pope phones Brazilian archbishop as pandemic spreads

VATICAN CITY — As the number of coronavirus cases in Brazil continued to grow and as the country's daily death toll surpassed that of the United States, Pope Francis telephoned Archbishop Orlando Brandes of Aparecida, asking him to assure Brazilians of his prayers.More

6/11/20

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Pope prays for those still hit by COVID-19, urges caution elsewhere

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis prayed for people living in countries where COVID-19 is still causing a huge number of deaths, and he cautioned people in Italy to continue to be careful and follow health precautions.More

6/8/20

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