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Time of mercy: Holy doors close, but mission of mercy continues
For Pope Francis, the idea always was that the celebration of God's mercy would be local: have people experience God's love in their parishes and send them out into the world to commit random acts of mercy.
New cardinals, old traditions at play for Nov. 19 consistory
The most serious responsibility that cardinals have is the solemn obligation to gather in a conclave to elect a new pope. That right is reserved to cardinals under the age of 80.
Pope: Christians persevere in times of trouble, ignore doomsayers
People who follow Christ do not listen to "prophets of doom," silly horoscopes or sermons that frighten and divide people, Pope Francis said.
No one is excluded from God’s mercy, pope says
"Whoever I find at my job (or) in my neighborhood is a person to love as God loves," he said. "This is inclusion."
Mexican priest kidnapped, found alive with signs of torture
Father Jose Luis Sanchez Ruiz, pastor of Twelve Apostles parish in Catemaco was reported missing Nov. 11, sparking unrest and the ransacking and burning of the city hall by residents impatient with the police response.
Four cardinals ask pope to clarify teaching on Communion for divorced
"Even within the episcopal college, there are contrasting interpretations of Chapter 8 of 'Amoris Laetitia,'" the chapter dealing with ministry to the divorced in his exhortation on the family.
Pope makes emotional visit to former priests and their families
Near the end of the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis visited seven families formed by men who left the priesthood to marry, who "made a choice that often was not shared by their fellow priests and families," the Vatican said in a statement.
Forgive us for looking the other way, pope tells homeless people
"I ask your forgiveness if I have ever offended you with my words or for not having said something that I should have," the pope said during an audience with pilgrims attending special Year of Mercy events for people who are homeless or otherwise socially excluded.
Pope reportedly says he won’t judge Trump but will watch impact on poor
Eugenio Scalfari, co-founder and former editor of La Repubblica, an Italian daily, said he met with Pope Francis Nov. 7 and asked him what he thought of Trump.
Mexican congressional committee votes against same-sex marriage plan
The Constitutional Points Committee rejected the initiative, which would have changed the constitution to allow same-sex marriages in all of the country. Committee members argued it would violate the rights of states to set their own civil registry rules.