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March 26, 2017

Four friends with Down syndrome started a thriving pizza service in Argentina

Left to right: Franco, Leandro, Mateo and Mauri have started a successful pizza service in Argentina.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Mateo studied baking and Leandro pastry making. Franco and Mauricio wanted to be waiters. These overlapping interests led the four friends with Down syndrome to start a successful pizza service in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Published in International
August 15, 2016

Pope Francis treats homeless to pizza and swim at the beach

Pope Francis pictured during a jubilee audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 30. Pope Francis has been paying for trips and food for homeless people in Rome to go to the beach.

ROME – As millions of people around the world enjoy their annual summer vacation, Pope Francis is providing a beach escape for those who cannot afford it.

Published in International
March 16, 2015

What does the Pope want: ‘All I want is to go out for a pizza!’

Pope Francis preaches during a Lenten penance service in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 13. During a March 13 penance service, the pope announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to be celebrated from Dec. 8, 2015, until Nov. 20 , 2016.

The “Pope of the Interview” strikes again: Pope Francis has given a lengthy — and fascinating — interview to a Mexican television station, which broadcast it on March 13 to mark the second anniversary of his election.

Published in Faith