Pope marks special anniversary by flying to Cuba’s east end
HOLGUIN, Cuba (AP) — Pope Francis marked a personal anniversary Monday — the day he decided as a teenager to become a priest — by traveling to the Cuban city of Holguin, emphasizing his papacy’s focus...
View ArticleThe Latest: The pope meets the people
WASHINGTON — The latest developments in Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. All times EDT. 3 p.m. A girl who was handed up to Pope Francis during his parade in Washington shared a message about...
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Papa! DC crowds cheer pope; he calls for climate action
WASHINGTON — Plunging headlong into the issues of the day, Pope Francis opened his visit to the United States with a strong call for action to combat climate change, calling it a problem that “can no...
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Students prepare for papal pilgrimage
Infographic by designer Kelly Olson. About 50 students from St. Thomas’ and St. Catherine’s campus ministry groups will embark Thursday on a pilgrimage to Philadelphia for Pope Francis’ first visit to...
View ArticlePope Francis warns US bishops against ‘divisive’ language
Pope Francis told U.S. bishops on Wednesday they should avoid “harsh and divisive” language and create a church with the warmth of a “family fire” as he laid out a vision for American Catholicism far...
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