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Pope Francis And Prophet Abraham Agreed; Religious Pluralism Is God’s Will

This means that religious pluralism is the will of God. Yet for centuries many believers in one God have chided and depreciated each other’s religions, and some believers have even resorted to forced ...
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Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser to US President Donald Trump, discussed opposition strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis, with Bannon saying he hoped ...

In Italy, the bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi

Assisi is putting the bones of St. Francis on public display for the first time, and the Italian town is bracing for a crush of pilgrims.
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Pope Francis' problematic secret decrees in spotlight in Vatican's ‘trial of the century'

Defense lawyers in the Vatican’s “trial of the century” argued Tuesday that Pope Francis inadvertently violated the fundamental rights of their clients by issuing four secret decrees that gave ...
The Conversation

800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure

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Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

ASSISI, Italy — The bones of St. Francis of Assisi went on public display for the first time Sunday, capping an 800-year saga over his bodily remains and confirming the enduring appeal to Christians ...
The Hill

Pope Francis’ problematic secret decrees in spotlight in Vatican’s ‘trial of the century’

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Defense lawyers in the Vatican’s “trial of the century” argued Tuesday that Pope Francis inadvertently violated the fundamental rights of their clients by issuing four secret ...
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800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure

(THE CONVERSATION) On the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, his body will be displayed for the first time ever in February 2026, at the Basilica ...
National Catholic ReporterOpinion

This Lent, give up calling yourself a machine

"As people of faith, we have an opportunity to push back and offer a compelling vision of the complex and beautiful creatures ...
National Catholic Reporter

Pope Leo XIV expected to visit Assisi during Year of St. Francis, archbishop says

The Italian hilltown of Assisi is anticipating a visit from Pope Leo XIV during the special Jubilee Year of St. Francis as the city celebrates the 800th anniversary of the death of its most famous ...
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Speaker Johnson uses Bible to justify secured borders after being asked about Pope’s rhetoric on migrants

House Speaker Mike Johnson made a lengthy biblical defense of protecting one’s own border Tuesday after being questioned about recent commentary by Pope Leo. During a press conference on Capitol Hill, ...