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Pope: Cross isn't an ornament, Christianity isn't a do-gooder's guide
Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday Mass at center for elderly, disabled
Be honest, discover what you hold dear to your heart
No mandatory reporting in Italian norms for handling abuse allegations
Pope asks Curia to find ways to implement 'Joy of Gospel' in its work
Pope confirms heads of Vatican curial agencies
Vatican police foil scam artists' attempt to enter into Vatican bank
Only way to know how much God loves you is to give him a try, pope says
Pope says bishops, priests need prayers, grace to be holy, loving
Jokes, quips, wisecracks: John XXIII lived with keen sense of humor
Pope appoints British canon law expert to economic oversight council
Stairway to heaven: Vatican backs effort to restore Holy Stairs shrine
Pope to fathers: Teach your children well, always be by their side
Former student recalls life lessons from literature teacher, the pope
Pope names cardinals, lay experts to new Council for the Economy
Cardinal calls to maintain, yet reinterpret, doctrine to help families
Use Lent to shed apathy to sin, poverty, indifference to God, pope says
Pope is challenging church to revitalize roots in Christ, cardinals say
