See Differences as Asset, Not Danger, Pope Says in Christmas Message

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Pope Gets Invite to North Korea, Says Will Consider It

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Catholic Bishops in Australia Reject Compulsory Abuse Reporting, Defying New Laws

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Pope Vows No More Cover-Up on Sexual Abuse in Letter to Catholics

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Australian Archbishop Begins Home Detention Over Sex Abuse Cover-Up

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A Popular Pope, but How Powerful? Francis Still Fights Internal Battles

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Pope Criticizes Trump Administration Policy on Migrant Family Separation

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Pope Marks Good Friday Amid Tight Security; Urges People to Rediscover Shame

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China-Vatican Deal on Bishops Ready for Signing: Source

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Protect the Amazon From Big Business and Greed, Pope Francis Urges

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