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Pope offers 'deep sympathy' to Quebec train victims, families
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Knights of Columbus celebrate history of breaking down racial barriers
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Pope prays for courage, comfort in the Church
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Salvo D'Acquisto: the Pope's example of virtue in policemen
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Calif. religious brothers release Gregorian chant album
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New rector named for St. Patrick’s Seminary near San Francisco
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Young Syrian refugee tells Pope, 'pray for us and pray for peace'
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Pope Francis approves new constitutions for Legionaries of Christ
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