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Pope Francis greets a man as he meets the disabled during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 15.

Pope says abortion of sick, disabled children is Nazi mentality

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VATICAN – In a speech to a family association Saturday, Pope Francis again stressed that God's vision of the family is between a man and a woman, and compared the abortion of children who are sick or disabled to a Nazi mentality.
The Soyuz MS-06 capsule descends from the International Space Station before landing near Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, Feb. 28.

Scientists, believers should admit how little they know, Pope says

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VATICAN – Scientists and people of faith always must admit they don't know everything, and they must never be afraid to explore and discover more, Pope Francis told astronomy students and experts.
Tribal fighters loyal to the Yemeni government pose for a photo by a tank near Hodeida, Yemen, June 1.

Saudi-led assault to have 'catastrophic impact' on Yemeni families, Catholic aid agency says

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AMMAN, Jordan – The Saudi-led coalition's assault on Hodeida, Yemen's main port city, will have a "catastrophic impact" on the ability of relief groups to get food, medicine and other aid to vulnerable Yemeni families in urgent need of assistance, a Catholic aid agency warned.
Pope Paul VI stands next to Eugene C. Blake, general secretary of the World Council of Churches, as he arrives at the headquarters of the WCC in Geneva June 10, 1969. Pope Francis is scheduled to attend an ecumenical prayer service and meeting at the WCC during a one-day visit to Geneva June 21.

Papal trip to Geneva marks 'new spring' in ecumenism

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VATICAN – Pope Francis' one-day pilgrimage to Geneva will mark another major ecumenical moment in his papacy.
A child looks on as he is carried among Central American migrants walking to the U.S.-Mexico border crossing April 29 in Tijuana, where they presented themselves for asylum.

Defend, protect migrants rather than suspect them, Pope says

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VATICAN – Migrants seeking a better life in other countries must not be viewed with suspicion but rather defended and protected, no matter their status, Pope Francis said.
Father Walter William Rozario is pictured March 12 outside Good Shepherd Cathedral in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Police say prominent Bangladeshi priest involved with multiple women, underage girls

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RAJSHAHI, Bangladesh – The mysterious disappearance of a Bangladeshi priest just days before Pope Francis visited the country has taken a new turn, reported ucanews.com.
A woman and child sit in front of water poster in San Salvador, El Salvador, July 24, 2017

Bishops of El Salvador urge lawmakers not to privatize water

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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – El Salvador's bishops urged lawmakers to discard any plans for privatizing water in the Central American country, saying the poor could not afford to pay the cost of a vital necessity.
An item with the national colors of Argentina is thrown at Pope Francis as he greets the crowd during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 13. The pope caught three objects of clothing or flags thrown at him within a span of a few seconds.

Pope launches appeal that World Cup in Russia helps promote peace

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VATICAN – As 32 nations get ready to vie for the World Cup in Russia, Pope Francis greeted players, organizers and soccer fans who will be following "this event that overcomes all borders."
Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta speaks during a press conference accompanied in Santiago, Chile, June 12. He is accompanied by Father Jordi Bertomeu Farnos, right, an official of the Vatican's doctrinal congregation.

Vatican team returns to Chile to 'ask forgiveness' for clergy sex abuse, cover-ups

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VATICAN – Arriving on his second visit to Chile, Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta said his mission to the country is a sign of Pope Francis' closeness to the local church following devastating reports of sexual abuse and cover-ups by members of the clergy.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore June 12. Signing a joint statement, President Trump agreed to provide security guarantees to North Korea and Chairman Kim reaffirmed his commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

Korean bishops call for prayer amid ‘joy’ after Trump-Kim summit

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WASHINGTON – At a highly-anticipated summit on June 12, President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un signed a joint-statement making commitments “to build a lasting and stable peace regime on the Korean Peninsula.”
Port of Spain Archbishop Jason Gordon poses for a photo with other faith leaders June 11. Also pictured are Hindu Satnarayan Maharaj, Imam Yacoob Ali, evangelical Desmond Austin and Mufti Mohammed Haque.

Interfaith leaders in Trinidad unite on traditional marriage

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Interfaith leaders, including Catholics, have declared their belief that marriage can only be between a biological man and a biological woman.
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