Archive for November 29, 2015

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Struggle with porn? The Church can help you, US bishops say

For the first time, U.S. bishops have issued a historical pastoral letter specifically addressing the global crisis of pornography, looking... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope advocates for peace, unity in Central African Republic

After landing in the war-torn Central African Republic, Pope Francis urged the country’s leaders to work for peace and reconciliation,... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope to displaced persons: peace is impossible without tolerance, forgiveness

Pope Francis’ first stop after arriving in the Central African Republic Sunday was to a refugee camp housing thousands of... Read more

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Christians can find unity in suffering, Pope Francis tells Evangelicals in CAR

The path to Christian unity includes shared suffering, Pope Francis told the Central African Republic’s evangelical Christian communities on Sunday,... Read more

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Christ’s love will overcome devastation, Pope Francis tells Central Africans

In the Central African Republic on Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a homily emphasizing that God’s powerful love can overcome “unprecedented... Read more

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Be like a banana – Pope Francis off-the-cuff to Central African youth

During his meeting with the youth of the Central African Republic, Pope Francis gave spontaneous comments in response to a... Read more

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'Can I go' to them? Pope Francis' stunning response to alleged murders

Reported violence near a mosque Pope Francis is slated to visit in Central African Republic caused the pontiff to reply... Read more

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Seeking peace and mercy, Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of Bangui

“Bangui is today the spiritual capital of the world,” Pope Francis said as he opened the Holy Door of Bangui’s... Read more