Thanking a group of European lawyers for their attention to environmental protection laws, Pope Francis said he was preparing another document on the subject.

New prefect of doctrinal office affirms natural truth about marriage

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The Catholic Church must take great care to avoid rites or blessings that suggest marriage is anything other than a sacramental bond between one man and one woman, the incoming prefect of the Vatican's doctrinal office said.

Greed, selfishness stand in the way of peace, Pope Francis tells Orthodox leaders

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All wars are "utter disasters" for everyone, especially families, children, the elderly, refugees, communities and creation, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis, Council of Cardinals look at need to reform diocesan chanceries

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With the help of an expert canon lawyer, Pope Francis and members of his international Council of Cardinals discussed ways that the principles behind his reform of the Roman Curia also can be reflected in the structuring and functioning of diocesan chanceries.

Pope asks for prayers for victims of 'brutal attack' in Ugandan school

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Ugandans woke up June 17 to the shock of a school massacre in which at least 39 students and two community members were killed.

Act of reparation performed on altar of St. Peter's Basilica

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Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, celebrated a penitential rite at the basilica's main altar June 3 after a man climbed up on it naked before being apprehended.

It's unfair, humiliating if only the rich can build a family, Pope Francis says

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Starting a family and having children has become a kind of herculean task when instead it should be valued and supported by everyone, Pope Francis said at a meeting in Rome on Italy's severe decline in population growth.

Every moment is a chance to live the Gospel, Pope Francis tells new Swiss Guards

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Pope Francis asked 23 new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard to draw close to the sacraments, read Scripture and meditate on spiritual texts, including during calm shifts on guard.

After praying for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis greets Russian Orthodox official

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Shortly after urging people to pray the rosary for peace and entrusting the people of Ukraine to Mary's care, Pope Francis met briefly with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, director of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church.

Suffering is a reality to explore, not ignore, Pope Francis says

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Suffering and death are human realities that raise questions people need to ask themselves, Pope Francis said.

Everyone can 'fall,' Pope Francis tells inmates; Jesus wants to save each one

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Jesus never abandons anyone; he has come to save, serve and accompany everyone, Pope Francis told young inmates.