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Christ's victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, pope says

The Easter liturgies -- with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen -- assure people that it is never too late to start again, Pope Francis said.

Pope in Iraq: Hostility, violence are ‘betrayals’ of religion

Traveling to the birthplace of Abraham, Pope Francis urged believers to prove their faith in the one God and father of all by accepting one another as brothers and sisters.

Pope to Iraq’s Catholics: Honor martyrs by remaining faithful, working for a better Iraq

Visiting a Baghdad cathedral “hallowed by the blood of our brothers and sisters” murdered in a terrorist attack that shook the world, Pope Francis said their sacrifice must motivate faith and a commitment to working for the common good.

Pope Francis arrives in Iraq, promoting peace, tolerance, equality

To consolidate peace and ensure progress, the government and people of Iraq must never treat anyone as a second-class citizen and must work each day to promote harmony, Pope Francis said.

In interview, pope says he will remain in Rome until death

Pope Francis said he believes he will die in Rome, either in office or retired, and will not be buried in his native Argentina.

Lent is time to grow in faith, hope, love and to share them, pope says

As Christians pray, fast and give alms during Lent, they also should consider giving a smile and offering a kind word to people feeling alone or frightened because of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said.

Francis affirms no place in church for those who reject Vatican II

To understand the renewal that Pope Francis wants to see in the church, it is important not to overcomplicate things. It can be summed up in a sentence: Francis’ pontificate is an attempt to implement the Second Vatican Council.

Pope talks about Iraq trip, Catholic journalism, church in U.S.

Pope Francis said that unless there is a serious new wave of COVID-19 infections in Iraq, he has every intention of visiting the country in early March.

Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.

Popes Francis, Benedict receive their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI have received the first dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 after the Vatican started vaccinating its employees and residents Jan. 13.
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