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Egypt's attacks won't stop pope's visit for peace, says Vatican official
Loving families are central to bringing joy, mercy to world, pope says
World needs those who can bring God's hope, consolation, pope says
Vatican maze: Retracing the path of abuse accountability proposals
Don't close doors to refugees, church leaders say after Mideast trip
Pope to visit Colombia as it emerges from half-century of war
Discovery of Earth-sized planets boosts hope of finding alien life
Counteract vitriol by toning it down, talking less, listening more, pope says
Pope: Like expectant moms, live in joyful expectation of embracing God
Iraqi patriarch: Fast track for Christian refugees will fuel tensions
Pope names Boston cardinal, others to Vatican congregations
When a mother loses a child, reach out with tears, not words, pope says
Pope to bishops: Defend children from abuse, protect their dignity, joy
Pope names first woman to head Vatican Museums
Pope: World needs nonviolent responses to social, political problems
Pope: Reflections on mercy may be over, but compassion must live on
Pope asks scientists to find solutions, declare rules to save planet
Francis chooses focus on Mary for upcoming WYD celebrations
Power struggle in Syria is 'workshop of cruelty,' pope says
