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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis launched the second phase of his big Catholic reform project Tuesday by asking forgiveness for a ...

Pope Francis launched the second phase of his big Catholic reform project Tuesday by asking forgiveness for a host of sins, ...

Pope Francis on Tuesday led a prayer service asking forgiveness for the failings of the Catholic Church, including treatment ...

Pope Francis will open a month-long summit of global Catholic leaders on Wednesday but it is likely to defer any decision on ...

Francis drew attacks over clergy sexual abuse, the role of women in the church and his stance on abortion, reflecting ...