Pope Francis
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Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to Basilica Ahead of Holy Week
Pope Francis, still recovering from pneumonia, visited Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome to pray before the Virgin Mary icon on the eve of Holy Week.
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Pope to Canonize Armenian Genocide Martyr Ignatius Maloyan
Pope Francis has approved the canonization of Blessed Ignatius Maloyan, a martyr of the Armenian Genocide who was killed in June 1915. He was beatified on October 7, 609, according to Vatican News.


