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President Biden cancels Italy trip to meet Pope Francis

Biden cancels planned Rome visit with Pope Francis to focus on federal response to California wildfires

President Joe Biden has canceled a planned trip to Rome to meet with Pope Francis so that he can instead focus on federal response to the rapidly moving wildfires that are tearing through the Los Angeles area,

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President Biden cancels Italy trip to meet Pope Francis due to Los Angeles wildfires

In what would have been his last overseas trip as president, Joe Biden had been set to depart for Italy Thursday night to meet with Pope Francis.

POLITICO on MSN · 8h

Biden nixes trip to meet the pope because of LA fires

President Joe Biden has decided not to embark on a final overseas trip in office, canceling plans to travel to Rome for a personal meeting with Pope Francis this weekend as wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles.

Pope Francis, child labor

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In first 2025 catechism lesson, Pope says anyone who exploits or abuses a child answers to God

Pope Francis on Wednesday denounced the “scourge” of child labor and other abuses suffered by children, saying anyone who harms or exploits a child will have to answer to God.

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Pope Francis Says Anyone Who Exploits Or Abuses A Child Answers To God

Children occupy a privileged place in God’s heart, and whoever harms them will be accountable to him,” the Pontiff said.

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Pope condemns child abuse, warns against 'complicity'

Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned people who abuse children and those who are in any way complicit with mistreatment of minors. "We ask for the grace to rediscover the important place that every child occupies in the heart of God,

Vatican, Pope Francis and of Brambilla

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Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office

An Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, will become prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic Church’s religious orders.

LA Times on MSN · 19h

Pope Francis names first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis' aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

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Pope chooses woman as Vatican prefect

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Pope Francis Launches Jubilee Year As Rome Braces For Millions Of Pilgrims

Amid security worries, millions of pilgrims are expected to descend on Rome for a Jubilee Year of major Catholic celebrations ...

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Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a ‘cathedral of pain and hope’

Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison. Francis traveled to Rebibbia prison on a frigid morning.

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Pope attends episcopal ordination of Rome’s new auxiliary bishop

Cardinal Baldassare Reina emphasized three fundamental aspects of episcopal ministry while emphasizing that episcopacy is ...

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Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic ...

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Pope opens special 'Holy Door' for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison

Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the ...

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Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year's Day message

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to ...

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