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Pope in 2013 signed resignation letter in case of bad health
Francis has often said he would resign if health impaired him from running the 1.3 billion-member Roman Catholic Church.
Sun Dec 18 2022
![And now, a reading from an email according to St. Paul And now, a reading from an email according to St. Paul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61611451241_ROME.jpg)
And now, a reading from an email according to St. Paul
Pope Francis said the world owes a debt of gratitude to journalists, camera operators, photographers who often risk their lives.
Sun Jan 24 2021
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Christians should apologise to gay people: Pope Francis
The pope was asked if he agreed with comments by German Cardinal Reinhard Marx that the Church needed to say sorry for the way it has treated the gay community.
Mon Jun 27 2016
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Pope warns gossiping priests, nuns to 'bite your tongue'
Pope Francis told gossip-loving priests and nuns to bite their tongues, and warned those breaking their vow of obedience to fall into line sharpish.
Mon Feb 01 2016
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The riddle of Pope Francis
As Americans brace for the coming of Pope Francis, here's a basic fact about the man often dubbed the coolest-ever leader of the Roman Catholic Church: He's also plenty old school.
Tue Sep 15 2015
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A conservative revolt is brewing inside the Vatican
There is a growing sense of alarm among strict conservatives, exposing what is fast emerging as a culture war over Francis's papacy and the powerful hierarchy that governs the Roman Catholic Church.
Tue Sep 08 2015
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Pope to allow all priests to forgive abortion during Holy Year
Pope Francis will give all priests discretion during the Roman Catholic Church's Holy Year to formally forgive women who have had abortions.
Wed Sep 02 2015
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Allah case: Federal Court rejects Catholic Church application to re-evaluate decision
The Catholic Church is not allowed to plea against the decision made by the Home Affairs Ministry in banning the use of the word "Allah".
Wed Jan 21 2015
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Chronology of Roman Catholic Church's case of over 'Allah' issue
The Federal Court in Putrajaya is scheduled to hear the review application over the use of the word 'Allah' in the Catholic church's Bahasa Malaysia section of The Herald weekly, today.
Wed Jan 21 2015
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Pope looks beyond Vatican as reforms take shape
Pope Francis has overhauled the governance of the Vatican bank at the start of a year that heralds key reforms for the Roman Catholic Churh.
Sat Jan 18 2014
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Pope highlights 'special role' of women in Church
Pope Francis on Wednesday underlined the role played by women in the Roman Catholic Church, saying they had been more willing to believe in Jesus Christ's resurrection than his own disciples.
Wed Apr 03 2013
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Pope prepares historic meet with predecessor Benedict XVI
Pope Francis prepared to go face to face with his predecessor Benedict XVI on Saturday in a historic meeting between two men with very different styles but important core similarities.
Sat Mar 23 2013
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Pope urges dialogue with Muslims and atheists
Pope Francis on Friday called for the Roman Catholic Church to "intensify" its dialogue with Islam and with non-believers, condemning the "spiritual poverty" of the developed world.
Fri Mar 22 2013