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Research Shows Slump in Pope Francis’ Popularity in the United States

The growing partisan division in the nation is at the heart of the slump in the valuation of Pope Francis. The Democrats give the Holy Father a favourable valuation of 89%, whereas the Republicans give him a favourable valuation of 63%.

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Pope’s Ghost Writer is undersecretary of Dicastery for Oriental Churches

Since 2015, he has worked in the Section for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State.

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Beijing issues 10-point handbook on the death and succession of the Dalai Lama

Pictures, images, and activities that undermine national unity or promote a "separatist ideology" are banned. The Chinese government has long sought to control the choice of Tibet’s next spiritual leader. For his part, 88-year-old Tenzin Gyatso says he is in good health and wants to “live for more than 100 years.” Meanwhile, the fate of the Panchen Lama remains an unsolved mystery.

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Sudan: signs of growth despite year of war

Despite more than 13,900 deaths and 8.1 million having suffered displacement since the conflict broke out a year ago on 15th April 2023, local Church sources expressed hope for the survival of a Christian presence in the country.

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Witnesses of an event to remember.

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, April 14, 2024. Third Sunday of Lent. 

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Easter massacre: extremists kill 10 people, including a pregnant woman and her baby in the womb

Ten people were killed and a pregnant woman had her stomach slit open. The baby was not spared.

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Pope Francis Makes a Surprise Visit to a Roman Parish, to Impart a Catechesis to the Children

Responding to their questions, he gave a brief catechesis on thanksgiving prayer, stressing that it is one of the most important in Christian life.

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5 ideas of the Pope on people with disabilities: building a culture of full inclusion

Address to the members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences on the occasion of their Plenary Assembly

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Pope Francis on pain, illness and true healing

Address to the members of the Pontifical Biblical Commission on the occasion of their Plenary Assembly

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The cardinal virtue of fortitude explained by Pope Francis

Pope's General Audience, April 10, 2024 on the fortress

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