Five-year-old’s meeting with pope was planned WASHINGTON — Sophie Cruz’s encounter with the pope during a parade in Washington this week looked to be one of those spontaneous, once-in-a-lifetime-moments Francis has become known for. But for 5-year-old Sophie, the chance to wrap her arm around the pope’s neck as he offered a hug, kiss and […]
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On a pilgrimage to see the pope, Maine Catholics find hope and meaning in their faith
More than 40 pilgrims are going to see Francis in Philadelphia on a trip organized by the Diocese of Portland.
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Pope Francis brings ‘a cool, refreshing peace’ to crowd of 80,000 in New York
After a parade through Central Park, close to 18,000 people attend the pope’s evening Mass at Madison Square Garden. As many as a million are expected for a Mass on Sunday.
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Philly seminary puts pope-inspired beer on tap for Francis’ stay
The brewery jokingly says Holy Wooder ‘guarantees to cleanse your soul and set you on the path to righteousness.’
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Mainers praise Pope Francis’ call for cooperation among political leaders
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation and their guests find inspiration in the pontiff’s address to a joint session of Congress.
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Next for Pope Francis: UN address and Mass at Madison Square Garden
While advocating social justice and environmentalism, the pontiff reiterates support for traditional family values.
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Pope Francis thrills admirers, wades into controversies in first full day in the U.S.
He meets with President Obama and bishops, canonizes a saint and celebrates Mass while addressing immigration, global warming and religious rights.
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Notes from Day 2 of Pope Francis’ U.S. visit
Girl, 5, gets papal kiss, requests blessing for immigration reform A 5-year-old girl in a brilliantly colored dress and braids who was handed up to Pope Francis for a blessing during a parade in Washington on Wednesday morning asked the pontiff to give his blessing to immigration reform and push lawmakers to act. Sophie Cruz […]
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Mainers at Mass celebrated by Pope Francis moved by his words and presence
It’s a day to remember, starting with the White House welcome, continuing with midday prayers and ending with the canonization Mass.
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Pope Francis canonizes 18th-century missionary in Mass attended by thousands
The sainthood of Junipero Serra is controversial because many Native Americans say he enslaved converts as he established missions in what is now California.