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Gerard O’Connell is America’s Vatican correspondent and author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Story of the Conclave That Changed History. He has been covering the Vatican since 1985.
 Chicago Archbishop Blase J. Cupich addresses parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Church on the city's west side during Mass May 1. (CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World)
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Gerard O’Connell
This important Vatican congregation's main task is to identify and propose suitable candidates to the pope to be bishops.
Journalist Emiliano Fittipaldi walks to his trial April 6 at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters)
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Gerard O’Connell
Two Vatican or prosecutors asked for prison sentences on July 4 for a Spanish monsignor, an Italian public relations professional and an Italian layman.
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The press conference touched on Brexit, Luther, and whether or not there are two popes
Pope Francis, accompanied by Catholicos Karekin II, patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, gives his blessing at the conclusion of a divine liturgy at Etchmiadzin in Vagharshapat, Armenia, June 26 (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
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Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis is forging a new road to Christian unity through powerful gestures of humility.
 Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II, patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, arrive for an ecumenical meeting and prayer for peace in Republic Square in Yerevan, Armenia, June 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
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Gerard O’Connell
Christians can set an example to the whole world that dialogue works, and that peace is possible.
Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II, patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, leave in procession after the pope celebrated Mass in Vartanants Square in Gyumri, Armenia, June 25 (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
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Gerard O’Connell
This city and its inhabitants suffered greatly, with the earthquake killing some 60,000 people.
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"Here, I pray, with sorrow in my heart, that never again may there be tragedies like this one."
Pope Francis and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan arrive for a courtesy visit in the presidential palace in Yerevan, Armenia, June 24. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
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Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis does not aim to upset but only to speak the truth and call things by their real name.
Catholicos Karekin II, patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and Pope Francis arrive to visit the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral at Etchmiadzin in Vagharshapat, Armenia, June 24. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
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Gerard O’Connell
“Divergences” can be settled “by dialogue and appreciation of all that unites us.”
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He made his comment aboard the papal flight to Yerevan.