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Pope Francis injured his arm on Thursday after a fall at his residence. The Vatican spokesperson said, Pope Francis fell ...

Pope Francis injured his arm in a fall at his residence, the Vatican announced Thursday. Officials said the pontiff was not ...

With his new encyclical, Pope Francis added his voice to this chorus of encouragement inviting people not to lose heart.

Christian hope, as Pope Francis understands it, reminds us that a better and more just world is within our grasp.