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People decide whether to bring peace to the world or not, pope says

Friday, April 26, 20240117 Peace begins when each person decides to accept it as a gift and live at peace with everyone throughout the day, Pope Francis said.

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Jesus laid down his life out of love for each person, pope says

Monday, April 22, 20240403 When Jesus called himself the "good shepherd," he was telling people not only that he was their guide, but that they were important to him and "that he thinks of each of...

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A better world can't be built 'lying on the couch,' pope tells children

Friday, April 19, 20240390 Peace can spread and grow from "small seeds" like including someone who is left out of an activity, showing concern for someone who is struggling, picking up some...

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In a hostile world, the vocation of Christians is to hope, Pope Francis says

Thursday, April 18, 20240223 Though the global situation risks plunging people into pessimism, Christians are called to pursue their vocation of becoming "men and women of hope," Pope Francis said....

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Global group of priests to share reflections on synodality with pope

Wednesday, April 17, 20240272 Hundreds of parish priests from around the world will spend three days praying and talking about experiences of synodality and discernment in parishes and dioceses...

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Share, listen to people's encounter with Jesus, pope says

Monday, April 15, 20240349 Christians must share their faith in the risen Jesus, Pope Francis said. They also should "talk about the good inspirations that have guided us in life, the good...

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Cultivate solidarity through prayer, adoration, pope tells donors

Saturday, April 13, 20240376 Today's "growing culture of indifference and individualism" must be countered with prayer and adoration, which inspires solidarity with those in need, Pope Francis said.

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Pope condemns culture that views people with disabilities as 'burdens'

Thursday, April 11, 20240161 Today's "throwaway culture," driven by "profit, efficiency and success," marginalizes people with disabilities and threatens their God-given dignity, Pope Francis said.

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Pope asks Bible scholars to highlight Jesus' care for those who suffer

Thursday, April 11, 20240186 In the Bible, Jesus never explains suffering, but he reaches out to those who are hurting, heals them and ultimately, on the cross, shares and redeems the suffering of...

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