VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis warned that bullying in schools prepares students for war rather than peace, in a speech to Catholic educators gathered at the Vatican on Saturday.

The pontiff repeatedly emphasized his message against bullying, having participants pledge "No bullying!" during the audience ...

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In his homily on New Year’s Day, Pope Francis insisted belief in the Divinity of Jesus Christ is central to Christian faith: ...

The Holy Father urged the faithful to never forget 'that whoever welcomes the foreigner welcomes Jesus Christ.' ...

"May we learn to care for every child born of a woman, above all by protecting, like Mary, the precious gift of life: life in ...

Reflecting on global conflicts, Francis expressed gratitude for those working toward dialogue and negotiations in war zones.

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