Distinctly Catholic: Pope Francis' message marking the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is not the kind of document you expect to be exciting, but inserting care for creation into the works of mercy is a stroke of genius.
While hailing the Colombian peace agreement, Pope Francis declined an invitation to name a representative to help choose judges for what have been described as "peace tribunals."
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Pope's quotes: Some of our favorite quotes from Pope Francis.
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Cardinal Pietro Parolin said prayer and "healthy realism" are needed to ensure progress in Vatican-Chinese relations.
Making A Difference: One of the high points of my life was a short, yet deeply enriching encounter with Blessed Teresa of Kolkata.
Pope Francis met with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Monday -- will that mean the pope could soon join Facebook?
Pope's quotes: Some of our favorite quotes from Pope Francis.
Pope Francis led prayers for the victims of Italy's earthquake and announced plans to visit survivors in the affected area soon.
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