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On Christmas, pope prays for pandemic’s end, peace dialogues

On Christmas, pope prays for pandemic’s end, peace dialogues

  • Pope Francis lamented ongoing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and an “unprecedented crisis” in Lebanon
  • Only few thousand people flocked to St. Peter’s Square for Christmas address due to rise in COVID-19 cases
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Pope celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in Italy

Pope celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in Italy

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Migrants help Pope Francis celebrate 85th birthday

Migrants help Pope Francis celebrate 85th birthday

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Pope Francis hits out at EU migration divisions at start of Greek visit

Pope Francis hits out at EU migration divisions at start of Greek visit

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Francis has used his papacy since 2013 to draw attention to those living on society’s margins. The Catholic Church dedicated the day to the world’s poor. (AP)

Pope: Don’t judge the poor, often victims of injustice

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‘Give voice to poor’ urges Pope on World Day of Poor

‘Give voice to poor’ urges Pope on World Day of Poor

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’Massive’ child sex abuse in French Catholic Church, inquiry finds

’Massive’ child sex abuse in French Catholic Church, inquiry finds

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Cypriot official: Pope Francis to visit Cyprus in December

Cypriot official: Pope Francis to visit Cyprus in December

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