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Pope Francis meets with Patriarch Kirill.

Full text of joint declaration signed by Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill

Feb 12, 2016

In a historic first, Pope Francis on Friday met with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill.  Read more

Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Four reasons why Pope Francis will meet with Patriarch Kirill

Feb 11, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The first, historic meeting between a Pope and a Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church does not come from nowhere.... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience, May 21, 2014.

Pope appeals for 'martyred country' of Syria

Feb 7, 2016

By Ann Schneible

The plight of Syrian civilians involved in the nation's ongoing conflict was at the heart of Pope Francis' appeal to... Read more

An Iranian soldier standing guard with an AK-47.

AK-47 designer felt 'unbearable' pain for rifle deaths

Jan 15, 2014

According to a Russian daily, Mikhail Kalashnikov wrote a letter more than six months before his death expressing repentance for... Read more

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