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Pope accepts kiss from elderly woman during general audience in St. Peter's Square at Vatican

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Pope Francis makes #MercyFriday visit to elderly, infirm.

Archbishop of Canterbury working with Pope to establish common Easter date for all Christians.

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Indian Church preparing data on Odisha martyrs.

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Pope Francis is praying for Michael Schumcher‘s recovery.

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