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Can Pope Francis Work a Vladimir Putin Miracle?

YoopyaJune 11, 2015July 1, 2023

by YoopyaJune 11, 2015July 1, 202304

The pope can use his partnership with Putin to take a lead in foreign affairs In light of Pope Francis and Vladimir Putin meeting Wednesday...

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The Vatican Calls Ireland’s Vote for Same-Sex Marriage a “Defeat for Humanity”

YoopyaMay 27, 2015July 1, 2023

by YoopyaMay 27, 2015July 1, 202307

The remark is the most critical made by the church so far Ireland’s recent referendum approving same-sex marriages has drawn sharp condemnation from a senior...

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Pope walks in Ash Wednesday procession between Rome churches

YoopyaFebruary 18, 2015July 3, 2023

by YoopyaFebruary 18, 2015July 3, 202301

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has walked in a solemn Ash Wednesday procession between churches on Rome’s ancient Aventine Hill. Francis, carrying his pastoral staff,...

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Pope Francis stirs controversy in debate about freedom of speech

YoopyaJanuary 16, 2015July 9, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 16, 2015July 9, 202303

Pope Francis on Thursday stirred fresh controversy in the debate over freedom of speech and individual responsibility with a remark that suggested that a violent...

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Memorable quotes from Pope Francis in 2014

YoopyaDecember 24, 2014July 6, 2023

by YoopyaDecember 24, 2014July 6, 202300

Pope Francis had a meaningful year. He spread goodwill across the world, tweeted inspiration from his handle @Pontifex, remarked on social issues like gay marriage...

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Pope in blistering critique of Vatican bureaucrats

YoopyaDecember 23, 2014July 12, 2023

by YoopyaDecember 23, 2014July 12, 202301

VATICAN CITY (AP) — To the Catholic Church’s seven deadly sins, Pope Francis has added the 15 ailments of the Curia. Francis issued a blistering...

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Bishops acknowledging reality of Catholic families

YoopyaOctober 13, 2014July 29, 2023

by YoopyaOctober 13, 2014July 29, 202304

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s Catholic bishops are showing remarkable openness to accepting the realities of many Catholics today, saying there are positive aspects...

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Pope Rejects Extra Security on Trip Despite Potential ISIS Threat

YoopyaSeptember 16, 2014July 16, 2023

by YoopyaSeptember 16, 2014July 16, 202303

Pope Francis will have no additional security when he travels to the predominantly Muslim country of Albania this week, despite reports that the pontiff is...

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Religion: Pope says communists are closet Christians

YoopyaJune 30, 2014July 16, 2023

by YoopyaJune 30, 2014July 16, 202306

(Reuters) – Pope Francis, whose criticisms of unbridled capitalism have prompted some to label him a Marxist, said in an interview published on Sunday that...

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Religion: AP Interview: Ahead of meeting with Pope, Orthodox Patriarch says two leaders seeking unity

YoopyaMay 9, 2014September 26, 2023

by YoopyaMay 9, 2014September 26, 202303

ISTANBUL – Bartholomew I, spiritual leader of 250 million Orthodox Christians, says a meeting with Pope Francis in Jerusalem this month will help move the...