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Pope Easter message urges ‘end to Syria carnage’

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Pope Francis claims 'fake news' dates back to time of Adam and Eve

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Pope Francis 'slander' comment angers Chile abuse victims

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Pope Francis celebrates his 81st birthday at the Vatican

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Pope Francis urges peace, reconciliation in Colombia

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Pope 'loves China', Vatican official says on trip to China

Pope Francis "loves China" and the Vatican hopes China has a great future, a Chinese state-run newspaper on Friday cited a visiting Vatican official as saying, in an expression of goodwill despite strained relations between the two.

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Pope 'loves China', Vatican official says on trip to China

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The Pope and President: Unpredictable pair finally meet

After meeting with Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia and visiting sacred sites in Jerusalem, President Donald Trump's tour of world religions concluded Wednesday at the Vatican, the Catholic Church's holy headquarters.

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The Pope and Trump: Unpredictable pair finally meet

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The Pope and President: Unpredictable pair finally meet

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Young Pope creator Sorrentino working on new series

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Pope Francis arrives in Sri Lanka

​Pope Francis arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday for a historic two day visit focused on promoting reconciliation in the island troubled by ethnic divisions.

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Smithfield CEO quells fears of senators over Chinese purchase

Smithfield Foods CEO Larry Pope on Wednesday tried to relieve senators' concerns over a Chinese pork producer's purchase of his company.

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Where is Pope going after resignation?

Pope Benedict XVI is preparing to step down on Feb. 28, and then he'll stay in a monastery within the walls of the Vatican. Local media had said he's going to receive a pension of 2,500 euros a month. It would be enough for him, as he will not have to pay rent to live in the monastery and he will have all the expenses paid by Vatican.