Pope Francis

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Video of Pope Francis trying to avoid having his ring kissed goes viral
The Guardian - Reuters in Vatican City
Footage of Pope Francis repeatedly pulling his hand away from being kissed by a long line of people has gone viral, becoming part of the Catholic cultural wars between conservatives and progressives. video,
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Pope Francis ring-kissing controversy draws confusion over the longstanding tradition
The Washington Post - By Christopher White
Some called it “disturbing” — while others view it as an act of “demystifying” the papacy — but every member of the royal court of Catholic Twitter seems to have an opinion on the video of Pope Francis
Fast Company
Catholicism
I can’t stop watching Pope Francis try to keep people from kissing his ring
Fast Company - Cale Guthrie Weissman
Because we’re not halfway through the week yet, I thought I’d give you all a gift. Here it is: Here is a video of dozens of people walking up to Pope Francis and trying to kiss his ring. This, for some
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Watch: Pope Francis doesn't want anyone to kiss his papal ring
Euronews - Chris Harris
This is the moment Pope Francis repeatedly tries to prevent devotees from kissing his papal ring. One worshipper after another attempts to touch the jewellery but the still-smiling pope stubbornly resists.
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Pope Francis praises integration as he visits Rome’s mayor
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Virginia Raggi welcomed the pontiff to the Capitoline Hill where her administration is based. He praised the ancient city for its ability to integrate …
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Founder, editorial board of Vatican women's magazine quit
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The founder and all-female editorial board of the Vatican's women's magazine have quit after what they say was a Vatican campaign to discredit them …
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Viral Video Of Pope Francis Rejecting Kisses From The Faithful Raises Questions
dailycaller.com - Mary Margaret Olohan
An awkward moment in Pope Francis’s Monday visit to Loreto, Italy, turned into a viral video in which the pope repeatedly pulls his hand away when …
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Don't be spiritually lazy, pope says
ucanews.com - ucanews.com- Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
The possibility of conversion is not limitless, pope says during Angelus addressContinue reading...
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Bannon Says Russia Probe Set Back Efforts to Work With Moscow
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Rome (AP) -- Former White House strategist Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the "poisonous" atmosphere that built in Washington during the …
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Pope Francis changes canon law for religious who desert the community
catholicnewsagency.com - Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican City, Mar 26, 2019 / 09:30 am (CNA).- Pope Francis amended canon law Tuesday to create a new mechanism for dismissing a religious man or …
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The Pope REALLY doesn't want anyone to kiss his ring: Francis repeatedly pulls his hand away as faithful attempt to perform
dailymail.co.uk - Ross Ibbetson
A hilarious video shows Pope Francis repeatedly pulling his hand away as the faithful attempt to perform a traditional sign of respect. The Pope was …
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Spanish politicians call Mexican president letter an 'offense'
Reuters Canada - by Axel Bugge
MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish politicians reacted with anger on Tuesday to a request by Mexico's president for an apology for the wrongs committed by conquerors to indigenous peoples 500 years ago, calling
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Spain refuses to apologise for conquering Mexico five hundred years ago
The Telegraph - By James Badcock
Spain's government has refused a demand from Mexico's new president that it apologise for conquering the country five hundred years ago. Firing the first shots in what threatens to become a diplomatic
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Sorry not sorry: Spain rejects Mexico's demand for apology for colonial abuses
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Spain's centuries of dominance in the New World, backed by the Catholic Church, leapt from the history books to the headlines when Mexican President …
Catholicism
Pope Francis: New rules for religious life
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By Christopher Wells Pope Francis has made several changes to ecclesial canons concerning the dismissal of consecrated persons from the religious …
Catholicism
Gospel builds one's immunity against selfishness, pope tells students
ncronline.org - by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
Pope Francis is greeted as he visits the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome March 26, 2019. (CNS/Vatican Media via Reuters) Vatican City — Despite …
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Vatican women editors resign from women's magazine
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The all-women board on the Vatican women's magazine have resigned citing a campaign to discredit them and put them "under the direct control of men". Founder Lucetta Scaraffia said pressure on staff at
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Mexican president asks Spain and Pope to apologise for conquest 500 years ago
sky.com - By Lucia Binding
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sent a letter to King Felipe VI and Pope Francis about the "many misdeeds that were committed". The Mexican president has …
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Pope Francis bizarrely refuses to let churchgoers kiss his Papal ring by repeatedly yanking his hand away in meet-and-greet
thesun.co.uk - By Tariq Tahir
POPE Francis has been filmed repeatedly pulling away his hand when the faithful try to kiss his ring. The bizarre footage emerged during a one day …
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Chile
Pope Francis picks replacement for Chile's top cardinal dismissed over sex abuse cover-up – but new selection is immediately
dailymail.co.uk - Miranda Aldersley and Afp
Pope Francis's pick to replace Chile's top cardinal - dismissed over allegations of covering up cases of clerical sexual abuse - has already been …
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Female reporters quit over Vatican call for 'obedience'
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The all-female editorial team behind the Vatican's women's magazine have resigned over what they describe as attempts to stifle their reporting and …
Catholicism
Perspectives Daily: Pope Francis meets with Rome’s mayor and municipal staff
saltandlighttv.org - Allyson Kenny
Here are the stories that we bring you on today’s episode of Perspectives Daily:• Pope Francis paid a visit to the City of Rome’s Capitoline Hill …
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A look at the potential frontrunners to take the helm of BYU mens basketball
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UVU's Mark Pope He's just down University Parkway, and his name is repeatedly coming to the top. Pope's season with UVU ended Monday night in Florida …
Catholicism
Explainer: Why doesn’t Pope Francis want people to kiss his ring?
americamagazine.org - Eric Sundrup, S.J. March 26, 2019
Why do Catholics kiss the pope’s ring? And why doesn’t he want them to? Protocols evolve and changes can be confusing, especially when most people …
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Is Pope Francis kissing goodbye to ring tradition?
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The papal ring, worn on the third finger of the right hand, is a powerful symbol of a pontiff’s authority. Kissing the ring is a common way for Catholics to greet the Pope. However, in a video which has
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Vatican women's magazine's all-female board quits
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The editorial committee of Women Church World, a monthly glossy published alongside the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, made the announcement …
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The pope really doesn’t want anyone to kiss the papal ring: See video -
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Pope Francis apparently doesn’t want anyone kissing the papal ring. At least it certainly appears that way after a video was made of him after Mass …
Catholicism
What Should We Make of Bishop Barron?
crisismagazine.com - Jonathan B. Coe
In a recent essay in this magazine, I gave a basic, and somewhat oversimplified, taxonomy of priests and prelates in the Church. In this article, …
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Vatican Women’s Magazine Founder Quits Over Church Interference
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The founder and all-female editorial board of the Vatican women’s magazine have quit after accusing the church of trying to delegitimize their work …
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Board of Vatican's 'Women Church World' magazine quits over 'sabotage'
NBC News - Claudio Lavanga
The magazine's founder said they resigned because of "repeated attempts of sabotage and delegitimization" by "heads of Vatican media." ROME — The all-female editorial board of the Vatican's women's magazine