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Pope to Israeli, Palestinian presidents: "I offer my home at the Vatican to pray together for peace" (Video)

Once the Mass had ended in Manger Square in Bethlehem, the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, deeply thanked Pope Francis for his visit

May 25, 2014 00:00

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Francis in Jordan: "I renew my respect and consideration for the Muslim community" (Video)

Following his encounter with the royal family, the Pope met with 300 people at the Royal Palace including authorities, diplomats, and religious representatives.

May 24, 2014 00:00

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Francis arrives in Jordan and meets with Abdullah II and Rania (Video)

Francis departed from Rome this morning at 8:20am local time. The sun was shining as he boarded the plane and just as his trip to Brazil, he was carrying his simple black bag.

May 24, 2014 00:00

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Pope Francis arrives in Jordan (Video)

The papal plane landed at Amman Queen Alia International Airport at 1 p.m. (local time).

May 24, 2014 00:00

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Three Popes in the Holy Land, three historic trips (Video)

When Pope Francis travels to the Holy Land, he will mark the historic embrace between Pope Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras. The act ended centuries of division and a mutual excommunication

May 23, 2014 00:00

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Archbishop of Seoul pays historical visit to North Korea (Video)

For the first time in history, a Cardinal crossed the border that separates the two Koreas: on May 21, Archbishop of Seoul, Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, set foot in North Korea

May 23, 2014 00:00

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Why Christianity is seen as a threat by China's Communist Government (Video)

China is officially an atheist country, but in the last four decades religion has been on the rise, especially Christianity

May 23, 2014 00:00

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Cardinal Scola: Marriage is not in crisis (Video)

Cardinal Angelo Scola worked very closely with John Paul II

May 22, 2014 00:00

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Former Vatican's advisor on Israel: Pope's trip to Holy Land will help overcoming divisions (Video)

Franciscan Father David Jaeger was a delegate for the Custody of the Holy Land in Rome and assisted the Vatican for years in its relations with Israel

May 22, 2014 00:00

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Pope's Mass: A sad Christian is a sick Christian (Video)

During his Thursday morning Mass, Pope Francis explained that Jesus left his disciples three words before going to Heaven: peace, love and joy. He then added that only the Holy Spirit grants them

May 22, 2014 00:00

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Pope Francis: Holy Land trip will be 'strictly religious' (Video)

Before the end of his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reminded pilgrims he will travel to the Holy Land on Saturday. He explained his goals for the trip, and asked for prayers for peace in the Middle East

May 21, 2014 00:00

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Pope's Audience: If we destroy nature, nature will destroy us (Video)

Favorable weather means Pope Francis spends more time greeting pilgrims gathered at St. Peter’s Square

May 21, 2014 00:00

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