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After Pell verdict, Pope prays for ‘all persons who suffer an unjust sentence’
- Apr 7, 2020
On the day that Cardinal George Pell was acquitted by Australia’s High Court on charges of sexual abuse, Pope Francis opened his daily Mass by praying for “all persons who suffer an unjust sentence because of intransigence.”

By Crux Staff
Pope prays for solution to overcrowded prisons during pandemic
- Apr 6, 2020
While countries have enforced social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis warned of serious consequences if the same measures aren’t applied to overcrowded prisons.

By Junno Arocho Esteves
Pope encourages Catholics to contemplate ‘seven sorrows’ of Mary
- Apr 3, 2020
On the Friday before Holy Week, Pope Francis asked people to keep a long tradition of Catholic piety by focusing on “the suffering and sorrows of Our Lady.”

By Cindy Wooden

Amid COVID pandemic, pope prays for homeless, cites newspaper photo
- Apr 2, 2020
During his livestreamed daily morning Mass, Pope Francis prayed that the coronavirus pandemic may awaken people’s consciences to the plight of homeless men and women suffering in the world.

By Junno Arocho Esteves
Pope prays for media helping people endure isolation
- Apr 1, 2020
With self-isolation becoming more widespread due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis thanked journalists and members of the media who inform people and help them cope with loneliness.

By Junno Arocho Esteves
As people are ordered to stay home, pope calls for help for homeless
- Mar 31, 2020
As national and local governments have been issuing stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis asked people to pray for and assist those who are homeless.

By Carol Glatz

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