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Scandal, defeat come when clergy, lay refuse to let God transform them
Pope replaces cardinals serving on Vatican bank oversight commission
Pope to moms: It's OK to breast-feed in public, even in Sistine Chapel
Pope: Too many Christians have watered-down hope, lukewarm faith in God
Pope: Christian love isn't soap-opera swoon, it's generous, concrete
Priest says hitching ride on popemobile was invite to hit road for God
Pope meets baby Jesus, carries lamb during visit to live Nativity scene
Guard faith with 'spiritual cunning,' says pope
Pope: Time to stop violence, discord, and begin making peace at home
Vatican hosts top world leaders; experts to push for end to Syrian war
Man dies after setting himself on fire in St. Peter's Square
Man seriously injured after setting self on fire in St. Peter's Square
Pope celebrates birthday by having breakfast with homeless men
Pope: Human trafficking is crime against humanity, must be stopped
Global wave of prayer launches as Francis urges action against hunger
Pope Francis will help launch worldwide 'wave of prayer' against hunger
Pope reveals past work as bouncer to parishioners
Pope venerates apostle's relics, urges people focus on Christ
