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Pope Francis declares 2016 to be ‘a year of mercy’

Wishing for a year better than 2015, Pope Francis on Friday called for an end to the “arrogance of the powerful” that relegates the weak to the outskirts of society, and to the “false neutrality” toward conflicts, hunger, and persecution that triggers exoduses of refugees.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Pope Francis visits Basilica in Rome

Pope Francis has opened his pontificate this morning with a visit to Rome’s main basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2013

Pilgrims will retrace Saints' footsteps

A group of pilgrims will follow in the footsteps of martyrs and saints during a 10 day trip to Rome and Assisi.

Sat, 12 Aug, 2006

Abuse victim's Vatican protest cut short

A small but symbolic protest staged by two victims of sex abuse at the hands of American priests was stymied today when police escorted one of them off St. Peter’s Square as she was preparing to distribute leaflets.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2005