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Pope, citing civilian massacres, condemns ‘abominable actions’ in Ukraine
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine was marked by...
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Hundreds of church sexual abuse victims ‘just tip of iceberg’, Portuguese panel says
By Catarina Demony LISBON (Reuters) - A commission investigating child sexual abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church said on Tuesday...
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On Palm Sunday, pope calls for Easter truce in Ukraine
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis on Sunday called for an Easter truce in Ukraine, and in an...
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Pope calls for Easter truce in Ukraine leading to peace negotiations
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Sunday called for an Easter truce in Ukraine, leading to negotiations and peace....
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Ukraine expects Russia to suspend hostilities during any papal trip -envoy
By Philip Pullella ROME (Reuters) - Ukraine would expect Russia to suspend hostilities during an eventual papal visit to Kyiv,...
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Pope kisses Ukrainian flag, condemns ‘the massacre of Bucha’
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned "the massacre of Bucha" and kissed a Ukrainian flag...
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Lebanese president says Pope Francis will visit Lebanon in June -presidency
CAIRO (Reuters) - Lebanese president Michel Aoun said on Tuesday he has been informed by the Vatican envoy that Pope...
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Pope pays tribute to journalists killed in Ukraine conflict
By Philip Pullella ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) -Pope Francis paid tribute on Sunday to journalists killed during the Ukraine...
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Pope struggles with leg pain in Malta, defends migrants
By Philip Pullella VALLETTA (Reuters) -Pope Francis, struggling with leg pain, on Sunday said countries should always help those trying...
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Pope implicitly criticises Putin on invasion, considers Kyiv trip
By Philip Pullella VALLETTA (Reuters) -Pope Francis said on Saturday he was considering a trip to Kyiv and implicitly criticised...
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Pope uses elevator to board plane taking him to Malta
By Philip Pullella VALLETTA (Reuters) - Pope Francis had to use an elevator to board a plane taking him to...
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Pope apologises to indigenous Canadians for wrongs at residential schools
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis issued a historic apology to Canadian indigenous peoples on Friday for the...
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Canada indigenous seek dialogue with Vatican on repatriation of artefacts
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Canadian indigenous leaders seeking an apology for the Catholic Church's role in notorious...
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Pope approved payment for Vatican to exit botched deal, court told
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A defendant at a Vatican trial testified on Wednesday that superiors including Pope...
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Canada indigenous ask pope for residential schools records
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Survivors of Canada's residential schools on Monday asked Pope Francis to guarantee unfettered access...
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Canada’s indigenous peoples seek papal apology at Vatican for residential schools
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Canadian indigenous peoples meet Pope Francis this week to ask him to apologise...
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Pope evokes spectre of Ukraine war sparking global conflict
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The threat of a global conflict spawned by Russia's invasion of Ukraine should...
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Pope leads global prayer for peace between Russia and Ukraine
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis led the world's Catholic bishops on Friday in praying for peace...
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Pope says increased defence spending after Ukraine is “madness”
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Thursday criticised increased defence spending by Western nations following Russia's...
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Pope to meet Canadian Indigenous people following schools scandal
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis will meet representatives of Canada's native peoples this month to listen to their concerns following...
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