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Freedom under threat in Europe: Pope Francis

Freedom is under threat in Europe, as people choose consumerism and individualism over building families and community, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNA.

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Pope’s prayer intention for ‘a treasure that renews the Church’

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May is for ecclesial movements and groups, which he describes as a treasure that renews the Church. Source: CNA.

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Pope calls for preservation of Church’s audio-visual collection

Pope Francis is calling for the commitment of the entire Church community to preserve the Church’s historical audio-visual records. Source: Vatican News. 

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Pope says he’s working behind the scenes for peace in Ukraine

Pope Francis says he is working behind the scenes to bring peace to Ukraine and that the Vatican is willing to help mediate the return of Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia since the outbreak of war. Source: NCR Online.

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Pope departs Hungary pleading for peace in Ukraine

Pope Francis wrapped up a three-day visit to Budapest by issuing a final plea for peace in Ukraine and appealing to the often-isolated Hungarian nation not to close its doors to those in need. Source: NCR Online.

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Ukraine Prime Minister asks Pope to help bring back children taken to Russia

Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told journalists on Thursday that he has asked Pope Francis for help getting back children forcibly deported to Russia. Source: CNA.

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Pope Francis hopes to visit Argentina next year

Pope Francis said he hopes to travel to his native Argentina in 2024, which would mark the first time he would set foot in his homeland since becoming pontiff a decade ago. Source: AP.

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Tell Jesus everything: Pope Francis

Pope Francis has recommended making an examination of conscience at the end of each day as a way to invite Jesus into the joys and struggles of daily life. Source: CNA.

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Martyrs witness to the power of love: Pope 

Martyrdom is primarily an act of love, not heroism, and while it often comes in the midst of persecution, it should motivate Christians to seek peace and reconciliation, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.