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Nothing can diminish the value of any human being, pope says

No physical limitation or setback can diminish the value of any human being because each person is a unique and beloved child of God, Pope Francis said.

Health care is a universal right, not a luxury, Pope Francis says

Health care is not a luxury, it is a right that belongs to everyone, Pope Francis told health care workers.

Faith is a call to service and mission, pope tells U.S. seminarians

The call to faith in Jesus always is a call to service and mission, Pope Francis told seminarians, priests and staff of the Pontifical North American College.

With America Magazine, pope talks about church division, women, abortion

In a wide-ranging interview with top staff of America magazine, Pope Francis decried increased polarization within the Catholic Church, affirmed the need to involve more women in church administration but ruled out women priests and emphasized the importance of the ministry of individual bishops over the role of a bishops' conference.

DePaul University organizes meeting between Pope Francis, students across Africa

University students from 10 countries in Africa met virtually with Pope Francis on Nov. 1 in a webinar organized by DePaul University.

Pope Francis responds to letters from former Robb Elementary students

Fifth grader Noah attended Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas and was shot during the May 24 massacre that killed 19 fourth graders and two teachers. He is recovering and now attends Sacred Heart Catholic School, through a scholarship from Catholic Extension. In a letter to Pope Francis, he wrote, “When I started school last week, I felt safe and loved.”

Present diversity of voices while preserving unity, pope tells communicators

Communication must bring people closer, give voice to the voiceless, put the spotlight on what gets ignored and show that it is possible to have a diversity of views rooted in the truth, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis announces global synod meeting will occur over two years

Pope Francis is extending the church’s global synod by announcing that a summit of bishops, due to take place in October 2023, will be spread over two years.

Refusal to help migrants is 'sinful, criminal,' pope says at canonization

The refusal to help desperate migrants "is revolting, it's sinful, it's criminal," Pope Francis said as he canonized a bishop dedicated to assisting migrants and a Salesian brother who had immigrated with his family to Argentina.

Pope tells Putin: Stop the war

With "rivers of blood and tears" still flowing in Ukraine and with the increasing threat of the use of nuclear weapons, Pope Francis begged Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Stop this spiral of violence and death."
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