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Francis in Morocco

Pope Francis attends a welcoming ceremony with King Mohammed VI of Morocco March 30, 2019, in the square outside the Royal Palace in Rabat. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Pope Francis traveled March 30-31, 2019, to Morocco.

Pope Francis answers questions from journalists aboard his flight from Rabat, Morocco, to Rome March 31. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Francis says he may reconsider convicted cardinal's resignation after appeal

By Joshua J. McElwee

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM MOROCCO – The pope, who refused Cardinal Barbarin's resignation, asked for presumption of innocence as the French prelate appeals his conviction of covering up abuse.

Francis tells Morocco's tiny Catholic minority to 'generate change, awaken wonder'

By Joshua J. McElwee

Rabat, Morocco - Pope Francis sought to encourage Morocco's tiny Catholic community March 31, reassuring them that their effectiveness is not determined by their size but their ability to "generate change and awaken wonder and compassion."

From Morocco, Francis says migrant crisis won't be fixed by 'raising barriers'

By Joshua J. McElwee

Pope Francis began his two-day visit to Morocco with a call for a global "change of attitude" toward migrants fleeing violence and famine.

Francis' Morocco visit may help country address Islamic radicalization

By Joshua J. McElwee

Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Morocco could play a significant role in helping the country better address economic and social issues that have contributed to the radicalization of some of its young people, say several regional experts.

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