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Can Pope Francis increase church attendance in the Philippines?
Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines has created a great deal of excitement throughout the nation, but will it lead to an increase in churchgoers, as…
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Pope Francis says terrorists follow deviant forms of religion
Pope Francis denounces terrorists and religious extremists as followers of deviant forms of religion. Pope Francis, in response to the recent massacres in France, called religious…
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Pope Francis begins five-day visit to Philippines today
A visit to the Philippines is planned for Pope Francis, and it is causing quite the stir as thousands prepare for what is looking to be…
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Pope Francis plans to fight the battles against climate change and poverty
Pope Francis seems to have big plans for 2015, including universal negotiations on the environment and social inequality. Pope Francis is planning to issue quite a…
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Pope Francis’ New Cardinals Encourage Diversity
Pope Francis’ newly appointed cardinals reflect the new direction of diversity that the Pope wants to lead the Catholic Church. At the beginning of the month,…
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Pope Francis’ Friends Reveal Interesting Facts on ’60 Minutes Presents’ TV Show
CBS’ 60 Minutes Presents: Inside the Vatican aired Sunday, which interviewed the people who know the Bishop of Rome Best. As is typical of the series,…
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Pope Francis Wants a Healthy Curia for Christmas
Many are left with a wide variety of reactions after Pope Francis discussed 15 different aspects of the Catholic Church he felt were ailing in his…
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Birthday Boy Pope Francis Celebrates 78 with a Tango
Pope Francis celebrates his birthday with a tango, a prayer, and over eight hundred kilograms of chicken. The birthday of a world leader is often dramatic…
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Pope Francis Inspired Cuba and US Negotiations
Presidents Barack Obama of the US and Raul Castro of Cuba both thanked Pope Francis for helping bring the two nations together after decades of tension.…
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Pope Francis Welcomes Resistance to Controversial Policies
Pope Francis appreciates the openness used by those who criticize him claiming that resistance is normal and welcome. Pope Francis has been a love-him-or-hate-him kind of…
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Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew Unite for Peace
In a visit to Turkey, Pope Francis visited the leader of the Orthodox Church, Patriarch Bartholomew, and the two leaders made a joint plea for world…
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Pope Francis Canonizes 2 Indian and 4 Italian Saints
Pope Francis elevates new saints as he canonizes two Indians and 4 Italians for their creative answers to God’s call. Pope Francis has become very popular…