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Pope Francis speaks at the general audience Oct. 23, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis: Synodality Brought Pagans to 'reject idolatry'

Oct 23, 2019

Pope Francis said Wednesday that the first Christian evangelization of the pagans opened up “a very lively controversy” as the early Church discerned how to absorb new members from outside the people of Israel.

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Catholic Bishops in Kenya Decry Abductions and Torture Linked to Past Anti-Government Protests

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Centenary of Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary: Catholic Archbishop Urges Dedication to “nurture” Legacy of Faith

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Nigerian Catholic Priest Calls for Renewed Christian Parenting amid Social Media Influence

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Pope Francis Urges "human-centered" Approach to "climate finance" at UN COP29 Summit

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Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year Key Focus of Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Annual Plenary Assembly Deliberations

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