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The Vatican

Syrian refugee children play with Pope Francis and tell him about their new lives in Italy

Conflict

When Pope Francis saw the plight of refugees coming to Europe, stranded on the shores of Greece, he wanted to do something. He brought 21 of them to live at the Vatican.

Pope Francis at the border.

The war of words between Donald Trump and Pope Francis may be a boon for Latino voter advocates

Global Politics
Pope Francis

How his embrace of a disabled boy came to define Pope Francis

Belief
Parrotfish

Saving this fish is crucial to the survival of the Caribbean coral reefs

Global Scan
Parrotfish

Saving this fish is crucial to the survival of the Caribbean coral reefs

Global Scan
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