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Pope Francis

Pope makes donation to handicapped-accessible beach project

By Junno Arocho Esteves

An Italian association that runs and maintains a Roman beach for disabled people received an unexpected donation from Pope Francis.

Pope Francis

Pope Francis remembers persecuted Christians

By Cindy Wooden

At Rome's Basilica of St. Bartholomew, a shrine to modern martyrs, Pope Francis presided over an evening prayer service April 22, honoring Christians killed under Nazism, communism, dictatorships and terrorism.

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Michigan coach has emotional meeting with pope

By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — As someone accustomed to the stress of the gridiron, University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh said he was touched by Pope Francis’ peaceful presence. “The way he talks is peaceful, it’s calm. It felt like this is what it would be like to meet Jesus Christ. That’s what it felt […]
Movies

Born in China

Directed and co-written by Lu Chuan, and narrated by John Krasinski, this entry in the Disneynature series rests on the tried and true premise that critters in the wild act just like humans when no one is (supposedly) watching. Animals are given names and personalities; complex family relationships are mapped; and every goofy moment is highlighted for comic relief.

National

New auxiliary ordained for Washington

By Mark Zimmermann
WASHINGTON — The new auxiliary bishop of the Washington Archdiocese pledged to love and serve God and God’s people during his ordination Mass.   “I’d like to thank God for allowing me to answer his call and serve him and his church as a deacon, priest and now a bishop,” Auxiliary Bishop Roy Edward Campbell […]
Global

Tight security is ‘new normal’ as pope heads to Egypt

By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Despite the ongoing risk of terrorism, Pope Francis planned to travel to Egypt as a sign of being close to the people there, said Greg Burke, Vatican spokesman.   Heightened security is part of the “new normal” in many countries, but even in the wake of the Palm Sunday attacks in Egypt, […]
Global

In Egypt, pope will reach out to all

By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ visit to Egypt, a land increasingly marked by terrorist-led bloodshed, stands as part of his mission to inspire and encourage today’s actors in theaters of violence to change the script and set a new stage. Just as the pope did when he raised the curtain of the Year of Mercy […]
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Pope: Mercy opens the door to understanding the mystery of God

By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — Mercy is a true form of knowledge that allows men and women to understand the mystery of God’s love for humanity, Pope Francis said.   Having experienced forgiveness, Christians have a duty to forgive others, giving a “visible sign” of God’s mercy, which “carries within it the peace of heart and the […]

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