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In a letter sent to bishops around the world, one of his first in 2017, Pope Francis renews 'zero tolerance' policy on abuse.

Pope kicks off new year renewing 'zero tolerance' policy on abuse

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VATICAN CITY – In a letter sent to bishops around the world for the feast of the Holy Innocents, Pope Francis lamented the many children who suffer from war, slavery and various forms of abuse, including within the Church.

Pope Francis greets the crowd after delivering his Christmas message and blessing ‘urbi et orbi’ (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25.

On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for peace around the world

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VATICAN CITY – In his traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing Christmas Day, Pope Francis prayed that the Child Jesus, also called the Prince of Peace, would bring a real and lasting peace to everyone suffering from violence and conflict around the world.

At the Christmas Mass, Pope Francis says to be humble if you want to see God this Christmas

Pope Francis at Midnight Mass: Want to see God this Christmas? Be humble

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VATICAN CITY – On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis noted how the coming of Jesus as an infant is paradoxical to the images of grandeur that had accompanied the prophesies on the coming of the Messiah, saying this should challenges us to go beyond the ephemeral and focus on what really counts.

The shoes of Pope Francis are seen as he conducts a general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on March 16, 2013.

Frugal Pope Francis spotted shoes shopping in Rome

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ROME – As cardinal archbishop of Buenos Aires, he took the subway. Then as Pope, he went out to buy his own eyeglasses. And now he picked up a pair of shoes.

Rescue workers inspect the scene where a truck crashed into a Christmas market in Berlin Dec. 19. The terrorist attack killed at least a dozen people and injured nearly 50 as it smashed through tables and wooden stands.

Pope Francis pleads for end to 'homicidal madness' of terrorism

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VATICAN CITY – What are being called two major acts of terrorism in just the past 24 hours have prompted Pope Francis to again beg for an even stronger commitment to putting such bloody attacks, which have marred many parts of the world over the past 18 months, to an end.

Barbara Jatta has been appointed by Pope Francis as the new director of the Vatican Museums. Jatta, an Italian art historian and graphic arts expert, will be the first woman in the post. She is pictured in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 28.

Pope Francis names first woman to head Vatican Museums

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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has chosen, for the first time, a woman to head the Vatican Museums.

Pope Francis eats breakfast with a group of homeless for his 80th birthday, Dec. 17.

Pope marks 80th birthday with charitable giving to Rome's poor

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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis kicked off his 80th birthday by having breakfast with a group of homeless from around St. Peter’s and inviting them to Mass – but his giving didn’t stop there.

The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was among tens of thousands of people who sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis for his eightieth birthday Dec. 17.

Benedict XVI sends birthday wishes to Pope Francis, among tens of thousands from around the world

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VATICAN CITY – The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis on Saturday, Francis’ eightieth birthday.

Art restorer Stefania Culesanti puts finishing touches on a red robe in the music section of the Hall of the Liberal Arts in the Borgia Apartments in the Vatican Museums on Dec. 12, 2016.

Vatican restoration uncovers work of Renaissance master

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VATICAN CITY – Art restorers toiling on the sumptuous 500-year old apartments of Pope Alexander VI, are rediscovering a Renaissance artist who left his mark on the pontificate of a controversial pope.

Pope Francis leads a special audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 15 for patients and workers of Rome's Bambino Gesu children's hospital.

Corruption is cancer to health industry, Pope tells hospital staffers

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VATICAN CITY – Corrupt business practices that seek to profit from the sick and the dying are a cancer to hospitals entrusted with the care of the most vulnerable, especially children, Pope Francis said.

Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, the Prelate of Opus Dei, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 12.

Pope remembers Opus Dei head as 'paternal and generous' witness

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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis expressed condolences to the members of Opus Dei following the death of Bishop Javier Echevarria, who led the prelature for over 20 years.

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