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Pope Francis apologizes for using homophobic slur in closed-door meetingPope Francis apologized for reportedly using an offensive slur about gay men during a meeting with bishops in Rome.WorldMay 28
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Quebec Cardinal Gerald Lacroix temporarily steps down after sexual assault allegationsCardinal Gerald Lacroix on Friday stepped down temporarily after he was named in a class-action lawsuit against the church that alleged sexual assault.CanadaJan 26
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Pope Francis discharged from hospital after abdominal surgeryPope Francis on Friday was discharged from the Rome hospital where he had abdominal surgery nine days earlier to repair a hernia and remove painful scarring.WorldJun 16, 2023
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What kind of surgery does Pope Francis need?Pope Francis is undergoing a surgery that involves opening up the abdomen to expose internal organs, and doctors planned to insert a prosthesis.WorldJun 7, 2023
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Ukraine-Russia war: Vatican involved in secret peace mission, Pope says"There is a mission in course now but it is not yet public. When it is public, I will reveal it," Pope Francis told reporters during a flight home after a three-day Hungary visit.WorldApr 30, 2023
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In Easter message of hope, Pope Francis renews call for peace in Ukraine'Help the beloved Ukrainian people on their journey towards peace, and shed the light of Easter upon the people of Russia,'' Francis implored God in his Easter speech,WorldApr 9, 2023
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What the puffer-clad Pope Francis photos tell us about the future of AI imagesA worrying number of social media users were fooled into thinking AI-generated images of the Pope wearing an oversized white puffer jacket were real.TrendingMar 27, 2023
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Pope Francis updates 2019 law cracking down on sex abuse coverupsPope Francis also reaffirmed that vulnerable adults and not just children can be victims of abuse when they are unable to freely consent.WorldMar 25, 2023
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Ottawa spent at least $55M on Pope Francis’ visit to CanadaSome survivors and Indigenous people have said the Pope's apology on Canadian soil was important to their healing and the process of reconciliation. Others said it fell short.CanadaMar 23, 2023
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Pope clarifies comments on homosexuality, says sexual act ‘outside of marriage’ is a sinAnd in a note Friday, Francis recalled that even that black-and-white teaching is subject to circumstances that might eliminate the sin altogether.WorldJan 28, 2023
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