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Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes.

Causes for sainthood require thorough investigation, Pope Francis says

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VATICAN CITY -- The saints are "the true light of the church," so before they are proposed to all Catholics for imitation and veneration, a scrupulous investigation is required, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis meets with Jesuits in Tha Kham, Thailand, Nov. 22, 2019, during his apostolic trip to the Asian country. In his customary question-and-answer session with his Jesuit confreres, Pope Francis spoke about resistance to addressing climate change and about hostility to migrants and refugees.

Pope Francis 'scandalized' by anti-migrant rhetoric

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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis told Jesuits in Thailand he was "scandalized" by some of the anti-migrant rhetoric he hears in Europe, and he is convinced people are being manipulated into thinking the only way they can preserve their lifestyles is by building walls.

The Christmas tree sparkles after a lighting ceremony in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec. 5, 2019.

Vatican unveils Nativity scene, lights Christmas tree

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VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican unveiled the Nativity scene and lit the Christmas tree with energy-saving lights in St. Peter's Square during a late afternoon ceremony Dec. 5.

The dome of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

Pope Francis, council of cardinals discuss greater role for lay men and women

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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals reviewed aspects of the draft of the apostolic constitution that would govern the Roman Curia, including a greater role for lay men and women.

The tower of the Institute for the Works of Religion, often referred to as the Vatican bank, is pictured Oct. 2, 2019. The Vatican said in a statement Nov. 27 that the Pope Francis had named Carmelo Barbagallo as the new head of the watchdog Financial Intelligence Authority, known by the Italian acronym AIF.

Pope Francis names new head of Vatican financial agency

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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis appointed a seasoned Italian finance inspector to lead the Vatican's financial watchdog agency following the resignation of its president.

The construction of the Israeli settlement of Ramat Givat Zeev is seen Nov. 19, 2019, in the occupied West Bank. The Vatican reiterated its call for a two-state solution in the Holy Land after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States would no longer recognize the illegality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Vatican advocates for two states in Holy Land amid U.S. reversal

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VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican reiterated its call for a two-state solution in the Holy Land after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the United States would no longer recognize the illegality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Salesian Sister Ana Rosa Sivori is Pope Francis' second cousin and missionary in Thailand. She will translate for the pope during his Nov. 20-23 visit to the country, the Vatican press office announced. She is seen at the St. Mary School in Udon Thani, Thailand, Sept. 24, 2019.

Pope Francis' cousin, missionary in Thailand, will serve as his translator

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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis' translator in Thailand will be someone familiar with the nuances and colloquialisms of his Argentine Spanish because she grew up speaking it with him.

The Vatican announced Nov.14, 2019, that Pope Francis named Jesuit Father Juan Antonio Guerrero, general counselor for the Society of Jesus, to lead the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, which had been headed by Australian Cardinal George Pell. Father Guerrero is pictured in an undated photo.

Pope Francis appoints Spanish Jesuit to lead Secretariat for the Economy

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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis tapped a Spanish Jesuit priest with a background in economics to head the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy.

Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, leader of the Anglican Communion, meet Nov. 13, 2019, in the pope's Vatican residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae. The Vatican press office said the pope and archbishop agreed they would travel together to South Sudan if political leaders there manage to fulfill their promise to form a transitional government of national unity within the next 100 days.

Pope Francis meets with Anglican archbishop at Vatican

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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, said they would travel together to South Sudan if the country's leaders fulfill their promise to form a transitional government by late February.

A Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles group formation is seen Oct. 1, 2019, in Beijing. Pope Francis' top aide made no secret of what will be on the pope's mind when he visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, Nov. 24: "the total elimination of nuclear weapons."

Pope Francis expected to address new arms race during Japan trip

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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis' top aide made no secret of what will be on the pope's mind when he visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, Nov. 24: "the total elimination of nuclear weapons."

Pope Francis smiles as he arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 6, 2019.

Pope Francis restructures Brazilian dioceses following synod proposal

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VATICAN CITY -- Following a proposal made during the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, Pope Francis restructured several dioceses in the Brazilian Amazon to better address the needs of local Catholics.

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