Pope Francis
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Pope Francis exorcism photo: Is Pope Francis and exorcist?
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Is Pope Francis an exorcist? The question has been swirling ever since Francis laid his hands Sunday on the head of a young man after celebrating Mass in St. Peter's Square.
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Benedict XVI returns to the Vatican, meets with Pope Francis
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Benedict XVI has returned to the Vatican for the first time since he resigned Feb. 28 and met with successor Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis nixes bonus for Vatican employees
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The Vatican said Thursday that Pope Francis, known for his frugal ways, had decided Vatican employees won't be getting the bonus that traditionally comes with the election of a new pope.
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Rome square renamed for John Paul II
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A corner of a big Rome piazza, known for hosting free rock concerts and political rallies, will be renamed after late pontiff John Paul II, with Pope Francis coming to the unveiling ceremony Sunday.
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Pope makes Easter pleas for Mideast peace
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After the Mass in St. Peter's Square, Francis shared in the crowd's exuberance as they celebrated the belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead following crucifixion.
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Pope Francis opens Holy Week at Vatican on Palm Sunday
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Pope Francis celebrated his first Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, encouraging people to be humble and young at heart as he promised to go to a youth jamboree Brazil this summer, while the faithful enthusiastically waved olive branches and braided palm fronds.
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Pope Francis begins ministry as 266th pope
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Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope on Tuesday in an installation Mass simplified to suit his style, but still grand enough to draw world leaders.
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Comment3/319/2013
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Pope Francis installation mass video: Pope Francis begins papacy with first mass
CommentPope Francis has officially began his papacy Tuesday, receiving the fisherman's ring symbolizing the papacy and vows of obedience from a half-dozen cardinals.
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Pope Francis meets with Argentina's Cristina Hernandez
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In his first meeting with a head of state Tuesday, Pope Francis greeted fellow Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner with smiles and gifts even though the two have clashed repeatedly in the past over her legalizing same-sex marriage, mandating sex education in the schools and other public policies.
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Pope Francis' first Sunday celebrated in Rome, D.C.
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Walking up to crowds, shaking hands with surprised bystanders in the street, mixing his formal speeches with off-the-cuff remarks, Pope Francis stamped his own style on the papacy Sunday. And in D.C., Catholics celebrated the first pope from the Americas.
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Pope Francis explains choice of name, urges 'church for the poor'
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Pope Francis offered some intimate insights into the conclave that elected him pontiff Saturday, describing how he was immediately inspired to name himself after St. Francis of Assisi because he wants to see a church that is "for the poor."
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Vatican defends pope against anti-clerical campaign
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The Vatican is denouncing what it calls an "anti-clerical left-wing" campaign to discredit the new pope, pointing out that courts in Argentina have never accused Pope Francis of a crime as a result of his actions during Argentina's military junta from 1976 to 1983.
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Pope Francis-Argentina political ties 'defamatory,' Vatican says
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The Vatican is lashing out at "defamatory" and "anti-clerical left-wing" forces seeking to discredit Pope Francis over his actions during Argentina's 1976-1983 military junta.
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Pope Francis begins first day as pontiff
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Pope Francis opened his first morning as pontiff by praying Thursday at Rome's main basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
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Papal merchandise: T-shirts, cologne, coffee mugs all offered
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If you want to see real papal memorabilia, the Blessed John Paul 2 Shrine is the place to be. They display actual clothing, shoes and watches worn by popes as well as rosaries.
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Some Catholics hope for change under Pope Francis
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Pope Francis' inbox is already full. Clergy sex abuse victims have asked to meet with him while others are pushing him to ordain women and approve birth control and gay marriage.
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