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Priests must be men of joy, pope says at Mass

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VATICAN CITY — A priest must be able to see the people around him as his children, as brothers and sisters, and must be...

Gift of fidelity in marriage, priesthood is possible, pope says

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VATICAN CITY — Unity and fidelity are indispensable cornerstones of Christian marriage, Pope Francis said. Having two people generously come together as one and pledge...

Today’s papal discussion topics: Clergy sex abuse, celibacy for priests, Venezuela,...

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM PANAMA -- The primary goal of the Vatican's February summit on clerical sexual abuse and child protection is to...

World Youth Day crowd hears message from Pope Francis on defusing...

PANAMA CITY -- Young men and women in the church can bring the joy of the Gospel to the world by showing that God's...

Resource not risk: Pope reflects on using social media for good

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VATICAN CITY — Social media are anti-social, anti-human and anti-Christian when they are used to increase differences, fuel suspicion, spread lies and vent prejudice,...

On his way to World Youth Day, Pope Francis says he...

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO PANAMA -- While speaking to a journalist aboard his flight to Panama, Pope Francis confirmed that he will visit...

Vatican releases guidelines to help church fight human trafficking

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VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has created a set of pastoral guidelines to inspire and improve the church’s work in addressing the crime of...

Pope advances sainthood causes for 17 women

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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of three women and recognized the martyrdom of 14 religious sisters who were killed during...

February visit of Pope Francis to United Arab Emirates is highly...

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BEIRUT -- Catholics from around the world living in the United Arab Emirates are waiting with great anticipation for Pope Francis' Feb. 3-5 visit,...

Pope Francis will visit Romania, often called ‘the garden of the...

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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will make a three-day apostolic visit to Romania in late May, the Vatican announced. Accepting invitations from President Klaus Iohannis...