Archive for February 13, 2016

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis has a new book for kids

Already in his brief, three-year pontificate Pope Francis has a track record of papal firsts, but in March he will... Read more

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[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with authorities, representatives of civil society and the diplomatic corps

The full text of Pope Francis' Feb. 13 address to authorities, representatives of civil society and the diplomatic corps in Mexico City.  Read more

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[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with the Bishops of Mexico

The full text of Pope Francis' Feb. 13 address to the bishops of Mexico.  Read more

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[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Holy Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The full text of Pope Francis' Feb. 13 homily at Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.  Read more

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Twitter is preparing for the Pope's visit to Mexico

The social network Twitter is prepared for Pope Francis’ historic trip to Mexico, with special emojis emblematic of each city... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Pope to Mexican leaders: Remember your young people

Pope Francis marked his first full day in Mexico by urging the nation's leaders and diplomats to protect the future... Read more

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How a shoeshiner-turned-journalist touched the heart of Pope Francis

During the Feb. 12 papal flight to Mexico, Pope Francis received an unprecedented gesture of affection from a Mexican journalist:... Read more

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Pope Francis to Mexican bishops: follow example of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Pope Francis met with the bishops of Mexico on Saturday at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, where... Read more

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The unscripted message of Pope Francis in Mexico

Upon arriving in Mexico the evening of Feb. 12, Pope Francis traveled to the Apostolic Nunciature, where he spent the... Read more

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At Guadalupe Mass, Pope highlights Mary's 'yes'

Pope Francis’ historic first pilgrimage to the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City brought reflections of... Read more

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See Pope Francis pray before Our Lady of Guadalupe

After Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Francis spent some time in prayer before the image... Read more