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Pope Francis at Angelus: appeal for homeless families

Posted on December 22, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Pope Francis launched an appeal for homeless families, after praying the Angelus with faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square this Sunday – the fourth Sunday of Advent. Prompted by a banner in St Peter’s Square that read, “The Poor Cannot … Continue reading →

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The pope vs. the bishops: Challenges to building a church for the poor

Posted on December 8, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Vinnie Rotondaro In under a year, Pope Francis has managed to rouse and inspire Catholics across the world with his calls of a “church for the poor.” He has done this without making any changes to church doctrine. Last … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Sneaks Out Of The Vatican At Night To Serve The Homeless

Posted on December 8, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Scott Keyes The leader of the Catholic Church has been quietly sneaking out of the Vatican at night to minister to homeless residents, according to a new report. “Swiss guards confirmed that the pope has ventured out at night, … Continue reading →

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Pope ramps up charity office to be near poor, sick

Posted on December 1, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Associated Press Pope Francis has ramped up the Vatican’s charity work, sending his chief alms-giver and a contingent of Swiss guards onto the streets of Rome at night to do what he usually can’t do: comfort the poor and … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Calls Rape Victim Alejandra Pereyra In Argentina To Offer Words Of Comfort

Posted on August 29, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Alejandra Pereyra was knitting at her home when she received a phone call from a stranger who knew her name. When she identified herself, he said, “It’s Pope Francis.” Pereyra recounted the experience on Argentinean television, and after she picked up … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Defends Amazon And Environment In Brazil

Posted on July 28, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Bradley Brooks Pope Francis took on the defense of the Amazon and the environment near the end of his weeklong trip to Brazil, as he donned a colorful Indian headdress Saturday and urged that the rainforest be treated as … Continue reading →

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Pope prays for World Youth Day before Brazil trip

Posted on July 21, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Pope Francis has thanked pilgrims in St. Peters Square for their good wishes for his impending journey to Brazil for World Youth Day.The pope departed from his prepared text during the traditional Sunday Angelus blessing to point to a large … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Car Shows His Commitment To Humility: Catholic Leader Chooses Ford Focus

Posted on July 17, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Yasmine Hafiz Now here’s a Pope who practices what he preaches. Pope Francis arrived at the papal summer home, Castel Gandolfo, in a humble Ford Focus which was a far cry from the luxury cars of his predecessor, Pope Benedict … Continue reading →

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It’s Time To Admit: Pope Francis Is Kind Of Awesome

Posted on July 7, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Stephen Marche It began when the Pope paid his bill. The day after Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was named the leader of the world’s billion Catholics, he asked his driver to go back to the hotel in the Vatican … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Beethoven Concert No-Show, ‘Snub” Stuns Cardinals, Sends Signal To Vatican

Posted on June 25, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Philip Pullella A last-minute no-show by Pope Francis at a concert where he was to have been the guest of honour has sent another clear signal that he is going to do things his way and does not like … Continue reading →

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