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Pope Francis greets people at the "Regional Hub," a government-run processing center for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, in Bologna, Italy, Oct. 1.

You can't change politics watching from a balcony, Pope Francis says

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VATICAN CITY - On Sunday, Pope Francis said that we can’t improve our political landscape by observing and judging from afar, but that it involves personal involvement, which should always be done in a spirit of charity and helpfulness.

Pope's communications day theme: Truth in age of 'fake news'

Pope's communications day theme: Truth in age of 'fake news'

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VATICAN CITY - Given the strong divisions sparked and fueled by "fake news," Pope Francis is highlighting the importance of truth in his message for World Communications Day.

Pope Francis speaks during a meeting with Jesuits and laypeople associated with Jesuit institutions in Cartagena, Colombia, Sept. 10. While replying to questions, the pope said that seeking to understand people's real lives does not "bastardize" theology. In the background is Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro, editor of the Rome-based Jesuit journal, La Civilta Cattolica.

'Amoris Laetitia' is built on traditional Thomist morality, Pope says

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VATICAN CITY - Seeing, understanding and engaging with people's real lives does not "bastardize" theology, rather it is what is needed to guide people toward God, Pope Francis told Jesuits in Colombia.

Pope Francis greets immigrants and representatives of Caritas Internationalis during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sept. 27. Caritas Internationalis was kicking off its "Share the Journey" campaign in support of immigrants.

'Share the journey,' embrace migrants, refugees, Pope says

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VATICAN CITY – Christ calls believers to welcome migrants and refugees "with arms wide open, ready to give a sincere, affectionate, enveloping embrace," Pope Francis said, launching the "Share the Journey" campaign of Catholic charities around the world.

Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square Sept. 24 at the Vatican.

Worst sin is doubting God waits for all sinners to convert, Pope says

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VATICAN CITY – The worst sin of all is not trusting in God's infinite love and not believing that God is always waiting for his sinning children to return to him, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis celebrates morning Mass in the chapel of his residence at the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican Sept. 25.

Recognize God's presence, be open to solace he brings, Pope says

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VATICAN CITY – Christians must learn to expect and recognize God's consolation and hold dear the peace and tranquility it leaves behind, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis meets Libero Milone, then the Vatican's auditor general, at the Vatican April 1, 2016.

Vatican, former Vatican auditor give differing accounts of resignation

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VATICAN CITY – The first person to serve as the Vatican's independent auditor said he was forced to resign after opponents of Pope Francis' financial reforms mounted a campaign against him.

Pope Francis poses with members of the Bolivian bishops' conference during a Sept. 18 meeting at the Vatican.

Pope, Bolivian bishops discuss rise of 'parallel' churches

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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis urged the bishops of Bolivia to faithfully guide their flocks as breakaway groups comprised of former priests and seminarians are gaining ground in the country.

Pilgrims hold a large Colombian flag as Pope Francis leads the Angelus in St. Peter's Square Sept. 17 at the Vatican.

Pope praises Rome's first interreligious half-marathon

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VATICAN CITY – After thousands of runners completed the first ever "multireligious" half-marathon in Rome, Pope Francis praised the initiative, which was sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

An altar server holds a copy of a Roman Missal during Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alexandria, Va., in this 2011 file photo.

Pope amends church law on Mass translations, highlights bishops' role

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MEDELLIN, Colombia - In changes to the Code of Canon Law regarding translations of the Mass and other liturgical texts, Pope Francis highlighted respect for the responsibility of national and regional bishops' conferences.

A man is seen with a Pope Francis flag in Bogota, Colombia, Sept. 3.

Be the first to love, to build bridges, Pope tells Colombians

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VATICAN CITY – Colombia's transition to a just and lasting peace requires a commitment on behalf of all the nation's people to taking the first step toward reconciliation, Pope Francis said in a video message.

Refugees seeking asylum are seen near the border in Lacolle, Quebec, Aug. 10. Jesuit Father Michael Czerny, undersecretary of the migrant and refugee section of the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, said Sept. 4 the Vatican believes countries must guarantee "adequate legal frameworks and reliable pathways to prevent migrants from becoming victims of human trafficking."

Vatican: Lack of legal, safe channels for migration helps traffickers

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VIENNA – Many people become more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation when safe, legal and affordable opportunities for immigration or asylum are lacking, a Vatican official told global leaders.

A girl wades through floodwaters near Agartala, India, Sept. 5.

Pope offers prayers for flood victims in U.S., southern Asia

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VATICAN CITY – After leading thousands of pilgrims in praying the Angelus, Pope Francis offered prayers for flood victims in Texas and Louisiana following a devastating hurricane that caused massive flooding.

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