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Catholic defense of family means aiding migrant families, bishop says
Pope: Don't form 'ecclesiastical micro-climate' to keep out needy
Pope calls for global defense of Christians facing persecution
Catholic, Muslim leaders urge dialogue, condemn violence, persecution
Vatican public restrooms to include showers for the homeless
Pope urges G-20 focus on helping the poor, says 'lives are at stake'
Pope urges religious to wage war on 'terrorism of gossip'
Praise God, proclaim salvation, pray for the persecuted, pope says
Pope says official exorcists show church's love for the suffering
Pope Francis says Pope Benedict was a 'great pope'
Anglican, Lutheran delegates say synod's concerns are theirs, too
Church called to keep hope alive, live in joyful expectation, pope says
Synod sends message, prayers to families suffering because of war
Avoiding temptation requires vigilance, pope says at morning Mass
Married life is better with natural family planning, say couples at synod
US couple at synod calls for 'robust, creative' family programs
Give glory to God by being honest about sins he forgave, pope says
Philippine cardinal hopes synod debate goes beyond Communion question
Force alone cannot stop 'religious cleansing' in Mideast, custos says
