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February 15, 2016

In crime-plagued periphery, Pope preaches conversion

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives to celebrate Mass in Ecatepec near Mexico City Feb. 14.

ECATEPEC, Mexico - Pope Francis began his travels to Mexico's "peripheries" by visiting an overcrowded, sprawling settlement known internationally as a hunting ground for girls to force into prostitution and for boys to enlist in the drug trade.

Published in International
February 15, 2016

At children's hospital, Pope prescribes 'kindness therapy'

Pope Francis gives a vaccine to a boy held by Mexico's first lady Angelica Rivera during a visit to the Federico Gomez Children's Hospital of Mexico in Mexico City Feb. 14.

MEXICO CITY – A little bit of kindness can go a long way when recovering from illness, Pope Francis told a group of young patients.

Published in International