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Traditional respect for clergy in Timor-Leste must not be exploited, pope says

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DILI, Timor-Leste (CNS) — In a predominantly Catholic country where clergy are treated with great respect, they must make extra efforts to remain humble servants of their people, Pope Francis told the priests of Timor-Leste.  Pope Francis gives his blessing after meeting with bishops, priests, deacons, religious, seminarians and pastoral workers at Immaculate Conception Cathedral…

Pope arrives in Timor-Leste, confronts some of nation’s problems

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DILI, Timor-Leste (CNS) — The faith that sustained the hope of the people of Timor-Leste in their struggle for independence should be a resource now as the country tries to cope with social, economic and environmental problems, Pope Francis said. Landing in Dili Sept. 9, the pope was welcomed at the airport by both President…

All people are gifts from God with a mission to share love, pope says

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PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (CNS) — Building enthusiasm for living and sharing the Christian faith is not a matter of “techniques” but of being joyful and serving others, Pope Francis said. In an afternoon devoted to the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea Sept. 7, the pope visited with some of the most vulnerable…

Pope receives warm nighttime welcome to Papua New Guinea

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PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (CNS) — With a 21-cannon salute, Pope Francis was welcomed to Papua New Guinea Sept. 6, the second stop on his four-nation visit to Asia and the Pacific. After flying five and a half hours from Jakarta, Indonesia, the 87-year-old pope landed at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby and…