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Pope to Israel: UN peacekeepers in Lebanon must be respected
Pope Francis has issued an urgent appeal for the United Nations Interim Forces in Southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission to be respected, after…
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Video of pope's East Timor visit falsely linked to Indian Muslims' protest
Screenshot of the false post, taken on September 26, 2024 The false claim surfaced as former Indian lawmaker Imtiaz Jaleel led a convoy of…
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Pope expels 10 men from scandal-plagued movement in Peru for abuses
Pope Francis expelled 10 members from a scandal-plagued movement based in Peru following allegations of physical abuse and other…
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Belgium's appalling abuse legacy clouds pope's trip as survivors pen letter seeking reparations
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Fresh off a four-nation tour of Asia, where he saw record-setting crowds and vibrant church communities, Pope Francis…
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Pope cancels his audiences due to slight illness days before a new trip
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis cancelled his audiences Monday because of a “slight flu-like state” just days before he is to embark on a trip to…
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This new Mexican blessed is considered a protector of life from conception. Who was Moisés Lira?
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Catholic Church is getting a new addition to its ranks of “blessed,” with the beatification of the Rev. Moisés…
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Pope says sex abuse is ‘demonic’ as he weighs in on new scandal in French church
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis called sexual abuse “demonic” on Friday as he weighed in on the latest sex assault revelations…
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Pope Francis lands in Singapore for final stop of Asia-Pacific tour
[Source] Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final leg of his 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania that…
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Video shows pope at ceremony, not 'visiting Vatican embassy in Jakarta'
A video filmed in July 2024 in the Vatican was shared with a false claim that it showed Pope Francis visiting the Holy See's diplomatic…
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Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?
Pope Francis, who has often appeared to revel in confounding and surprising others, is at it again. Many times over the years, he has…
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Pope urges end to Papua New Guinea tribal conflicts and fair, sustainable extraction of resources
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — Pope Francis called Saturday for an end to tribal conflicts that have wracked Papua New Guinea for…
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Christmas mass celebration footage falsely linked to Pope's Indonesia trip
A video from 2023 showing a nighttime mass to celebrate Christmas in Indonesia's capital Jakarta has resurfaced in social media posts that…
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Pope urges fight against extremism and climate change at Southeast Asia’s largest mosque
Pope Francis and the grand imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque vowed to unite against religiously motivated violence and called for…
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Pope Francis calls for solidarity against religious extremism
Pope Francis on Thursday called for solidarity against religious extremism during his visit to Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim…
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Pope's Indonesia visit sparks false 'Jakarta holiday' claim
Screenshot of the false post, captured on September 4, 2024 Satya Adhi The head of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics is visiting Indonesia…
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Pope appears sprightly after health issues with epic Asia trip underway
Jakarta, Indonesia — Pope Francis appeared in good health and good humor Wednesday on the first full day of what will be a marathon trip…
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Pope Francis calls for interreligious dialogue during Indonesia visit
Pope Francis on Wednesday called for increased interfaith dialogue during his visit to Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim…
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Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia as he starts marathon trip abroad
Pope Francis arrived on Tuesday in Indonesia, kicking off the longest foreign trip of his tenure so far, due to take him to four countries…
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Pope Francis lands in Indonesia as he starts marathon trip abroad
Pope Francis on Tuesday landed in Indonesia, kicking off the longest foreign trip of his tenure so far, due to take him to four countries…
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Pope condemns Ukrainian ban on Orthodox Church over ties to Russia
Pope Francis has criticized Ukraine's ban on the country's Russia-linked Orthodox Church, in a sign of a growing rift between Kiev and the…
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Pope Francis appeals for urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and backs cease-fire proposals
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis called Sunday for humanitarian aid to urgently reach Palestinians in Gaza and for Israel and Hamas to…
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Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic Church is no threat to sovereignty
ROME (AP) — The Vatican made another big overture to China on Tuesday, reaffirming it poses no threat to Beijing's sovereignty and…