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Pope’s new book speaks to Americans on racism, immigration and gender equity
By Thomas Reese — December 9, 2020
(RNS) — Readers will be surprised how relevant the book’s message is to American Catholics and the country’s leaders.
In Easter message, pope warns against the spread of conflict
By Josephine McKenna — April 16, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In his Easter Sunday blessing, Francis also urged the faithful to remember 'all those forced to leave their homelands as a result of armed conflicts, terrorist attacks, famine and oppressive regimes.'
Pope Francis goes off script in visit to see Shroud of Turin
By Rosie Scammell — June 22, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis on Monday (June 22) concluded a whirlwind two-day visit to Turin in northern Italy, during which his lively, often extemporaneous conversations covered everything from chastity to the arms trade.
Pope Francis blasts arms dealers, decries indifference to war
By David Gibson — February 25, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) "Think of the great dining halls," Pope Francis said, "of the parties thrown by the bosses of the weapons industry who makes the arms. ... A sick child, starving, in a refugee camp -- and the great parties, the fine life for those who manufacture weapons.”
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