Pope welcomes first group of asylum-seekers from Cyprus
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Pope welcomes first group of asylum-seekers from Cyprus

VATICAN (CNS): With many “thanks” and “best wishes,” a group of 10 asylum-seekers greeted Pope…

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In Cyprus, pope urges dialogue for peace and care for migrants
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In Cyprus, pope urges dialogue for peace and care for migrants

NICOSIA (CNS): On December 2, Pope Francis urged the people of Cyprus and its government,…

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Migrants need welcoming, integration and Church, pope says
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Migrants need welcoming, integration and Church, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): “Welcoming, accompanying, promoting and integrating, [these are] the four steps” that must be…

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French bishops set out new reforms in wake of abuse report
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French bishops set out new reforms in wake of abuse report

LOURDES (CNS): France’s Catholic bishops unveiled new measures to counter sexual abuse by clergy after…

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Church must move from sorrow to action on abuse, archbishop says
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Church must move from sorrow to action on abuse, archbishop says

VATICAN (CNS): Shame and sorrow are appropriate initial responses to the report on the extent…

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