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Opinion | An Elegy For A Beloved Pope
Pope Francis' depth of experience, gleaned from a life lived in service, from the streets of Buenos Aires to the Vatican, imbued his leadership with a unique authenticity.
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From Simplicity To Support For LGBTQ: Key Takeaways From Pope Francis' Life
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born Dec. 17, 1936, to Italian immigrants in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children.
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Key Moments From Pope Francis' Life, 1st Non-European Pope In 1,300 Years
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, of Italian immigrant stock. He was ordained a priest in the Jesuit order in 1969.
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"Thank You": Pope To Doctors For Saving His Life During 5-Week Hospital Stay
Pope Francis on Wednesday thanked members of the medical team who saved his life during a five-week hospital stay for a serious case of double pneumonia, speaking softly but breathing without oxygen at the meeting in the Vatican.
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Pope Francis Still Improving, May Be Discharged From Hospital Within Days
Pope Francis's condition is improving and doctors no longer fear for his life, the Vatican said Monday, indicating the 88-year-old could even leave hospital within days.
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On Diego Maradona's 'Hand Of God' Goal, Pope Francis Asked Him This
Pope Francis, at 87 increasingly weak and wobbly, takes a trip down memory lane and speaks of his hopes for the Roman Catholic Church's future in a new book reflecting on his life and its intersection with major world events.
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"No Right To Take Life," Says Vatican As France Stages Landmark Abortion Vote
The Vatican repeated Monday its opposition to abortion as French lawmakers, in a world first, were set to anchor the right in the country's constitution.
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Baby Girl At Centre Of Legal Battle, Dies After Life Support Removed In UK
Indi Gregory, a critically ill eight-month-old baby girl from Britain who was taken off life support over the weekend following a legal battle, has died overnight.
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"Immense Loss Of Life": Pope Francis Offers Prayers After Odisha Train Tragedy
Pope France on Saturday voiced immense sadness at this week's train disaster in India, which killed at least 288 people and injured over 900, and offered his prayers and condolences.
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"Resignations Should Not Become A Fashion": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has said that pontiffs resigning instead of ruling for life should not become a "fashion" in the Roman Catholic Church and happen only in truly exceptional circumstances.
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Pope Francis Names Nurse Who He Said "Saved His Life" As Personal Aide
Pope Francis named a Vatican nurse who he said had "saved my life" to become his personal healthcare aide Thursday, a new role in response to his recent health problems.
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Pope Francis Says Not Resigning, Living "A Totally Normal Life" After Surgery: Report
Pope Francis is not thinking of resigning and is living "a totally normal life" following intestinal surgery in July, he said in a radio interview broadcast on Wednesday.
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Remember The Poor And Shun Materialism, Pope Says On Christmas Eve
Pope Francis led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas on Monday, urging people in the developed world to seek a simpler, less materialistic life and condemning the yawning gap between the rich and the poor.
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A Nun Once Defied A Doctor And Saved Pope Francis' Life
A hard-headed hospital nun who disobeyed doctor's orders saved the life of Pope Francis some six decades ago when he risked dying of pneumonia, the pope reveals in a new book.
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Be Celibate Or Leave The Priesthood, Pope Francis Tells Gay Priests
Men with deep-rooted homosexual tendencies should not be admitted to the Catholic clergy, and it would be better for priests who are actively gay to leave rather than lead a double life, Pope Francis says in a new book.
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Opinion | An Elegy For A Beloved Pope
Pope Francis' depth of experience, gleaned from a life lived in service, from the streets of Buenos Aires to the Vatican, imbued his leadership with a unique authenticity.
-
From Simplicity To Support For LGBTQ: Key Takeaways From Pope Francis' Life
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born Dec. 17, 1936, to Italian immigrants in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children.
-
Key Moments From Pope Francis' Life, 1st Non-European Pope In 1,300 Years
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, of Italian immigrant stock. He was ordained a priest in the Jesuit order in 1969.
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"Thank You": Pope To Doctors For Saving His Life During 5-Week Hospital Stay
Pope Francis on Wednesday thanked members of the medical team who saved his life during a five-week hospital stay for a serious case of double pneumonia, speaking softly but breathing without oxygen at the meeting in the Vatican.
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Pope Francis Still Improving, May Be Discharged From Hospital Within Days
Pope Francis's condition is improving and doctors no longer fear for his life, the Vatican said Monday, indicating the 88-year-old could even leave hospital within days.
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On Diego Maradona's 'Hand Of God' Goal, Pope Francis Asked Him This
Pope Francis, at 87 increasingly weak and wobbly, takes a trip down memory lane and speaks of his hopes for the Roman Catholic Church's future in a new book reflecting on his life and its intersection with major world events.
-
"No Right To Take Life," Says Vatican As France Stages Landmark Abortion Vote
The Vatican repeated Monday its opposition to abortion as French lawmakers, in a world first, were set to anchor the right in the country's constitution.
-
Baby Girl At Centre Of Legal Battle, Dies After Life Support Removed In UK
Indi Gregory, a critically ill eight-month-old baby girl from Britain who was taken off life support over the weekend following a legal battle, has died overnight.
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"Immense Loss Of Life": Pope Francis Offers Prayers After Odisha Train Tragedy
Pope France on Saturday voiced immense sadness at this week's train disaster in India, which killed at least 288 people and injured over 900, and offered his prayers and condolences.
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"Resignations Should Not Become A Fashion": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has said that pontiffs resigning instead of ruling for life should not become a "fashion" in the Roman Catholic Church and happen only in truly exceptional circumstances.
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Pope Francis Names Nurse Who He Said "Saved His Life" As Personal Aide
Pope Francis named a Vatican nurse who he said had "saved my life" to become his personal healthcare aide Thursday, a new role in response to his recent health problems.
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Pope Francis Says Not Resigning, Living "A Totally Normal Life" After Surgery: Report
Pope Francis is not thinking of resigning and is living "a totally normal life" following intestinal surgery in July, he said in a radio interview broadcast on Wednesday.
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Remember The Poor And Shun Materialism, Pope Says On Christmas Eve
Pope Francis led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas on Monday, urging people in the developed world to seek a simpler, less materialistic life and condemning the yawning gap between the rich and the poor.
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A Nun Once Defied A Doctor And Saved Pope Francis' Life
A hard-headed hospital nun who disobeyed doctor's orders saved the life of Pope Francis some six decades ago when he risked dying of pneumonia, the pope reveals in a new book.
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Be Celibate Or Leave The Priesthood, Pope Francis Tells Gay Priests
Men with deep-rooted homosexual tendencies should not be admitted to the Catholic clergy, and it would be better for priests who are actively gay to leave rather than lead a double life, Pope Francis says in a new book.
