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Pope Francis listens to a question from Romanian journalist Cristian Micaci aboard his flight from Sibiu, Romania, to Rome June 2, 2019.

Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Romania

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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (CNA) - Please read below for CNA's full transcript of the pope's June 2 in-flight press conference from Sibiu, Romania to Rome:

Pope Francis answers questions from journalists aboard his flight from Sibiu, Romania, to Rome June 2, 2019.

Pope Francis says he's strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI

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ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM ROMANIA -- Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is like a grandfather who continues to encourage him and give him strength.

Pope Francis greets the crowd before celebrating a Divine Liturgy and the beatification of seven martyred bishops of the Eastern-rite Romanian Catholic Church at Liberty Field in Blaj, Romania, June 2, 2019.

Freedom, mercy are lasting legacy of martyred bishops, Pope Francis says

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BLAJ, Romania -- The memory and witness of Romania's martyred bishops are a reminder that Christians are called to stand firm against ideologies that seek to stifle and suppress their cultural and religious traditions, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives for a Marian gathering with young people and families in the square outside the government Palace of Culture in Iasi, Romania, June 1, 2019.

Pope Francis: Romanians, young and old, must hold on to their roots

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IASI, Romania -- Pope Francis ended his second day in Romania with a festive meeting with young people and families that encapsulated his message of fostering dialogue between younger and older generations.

June 1, 2019
Pope Francis arrives in procession to celebrate Mass at the Marian shrine of Sumuleu Ciuc in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania, June 1, 2019.

Leave divisions behind, Pope Francis at Marian Shrine

MIERCUREA CIUC, Romania -- At a Marian shrine in the heart of Transylvania, Pope Francis called on Romania's Catholics to leave resentments behind and to embark on a journey of unity.

May 31, 2019
Pope Francis processes into St. Joseph Catholic Cathedral in Bucharest, Romania, to celebrate Mass May 31, 2019.

Papal Mass in Romania: Imitate Mary's joy in the visitation

BUCHAREST (CNA) -- Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Bucharest for the feast of the Visitation Friday, encouraging Catholics in Romania to imitate Mary’s humble joy in the little things in life.

Pope Francis and Romanian Orthodox Patriarch Daniel pray the Our Father in Latin at the new Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Bucharest, Romania, May 31, 2019.

Pope Francis emphasizes Christian unity in prayer with Romanian Orthodox

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BUCHAREST (CNA) -- In a meeting with the Romanian Orthodox in their new cathedral in Bucharest Friday, Pope Francis prayed for the union of Christians as demonstrated in the first words of the Pater noster.

Pope Francis walks with President Klaus Iohannis of Romania during a welcoming ceremony at the entrance of the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, Romania, May 31, 2019. The pope is making a three-day visit to Romania.

Pope Francis urges Romanian leaders to care for country's poor

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BUCHAREST, Romania -- Pope Francis told Romanian leaders a country's success is measured by how it treats and cares for its most vulnerable citizens. especially the poor and disadvantaged.

Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts.

Universal and local: Church law responds to local law, culture

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VATICAN CITY -- The Catholic Church has universal laws valid around the globe, but many of those laws -- including on handling allegations of abuse -- must be further refined on a local level to respond to national laws and cultures.

Pope Francis greets people during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 29, 2019.

Ahead of visit, Pope Francis calls on Romania to remember legacy of martyrs

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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis said he hopes his visit to Romania will strengthen the bonds of faith that unite Orthodox and Catholics in the country.

May 29, 2019
Pope Francis blesses a woman in a wheelchair during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 29, 2019.

Wednesday Audience: Through the Holy Spirit, God's word can tear down divisive walls

VATICAN CITY -- When the Holy Spirit speaks to men and women through the word of those who evangelize, it ignites a power strong enough to break down the barriers that divide the human family, Pope Francis said.

May 28, 2019
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of his Vatican residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae, May 28, 2019.

Santa Marta Mass: Holy Spirit keeps Christians young at heart

VATICAN CITY -- The Holy Spirit keeps Christians young at heart, supporting them in times of trial and helping them praise God no matter what is going on, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis addresses participants of a Vatican climate change conference for finance ministers from around the world May 27, 2019. The conference, "Climate Change and New Evidence from Science, Engineering and Policy," was sponsored by the Pontifical Academy of Science. Among the issues discussed during the event was the fulfillment of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.

‘Urgent’ action needed on climate change, says pontiff

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VATICAN CITY -- If the world is to win the fight against climate change, its leaders must stop profiting from fossil fuels that threaten the survival and well-being of the planet and its inhabitants, Pope Francis said.

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