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Calling nature a "sacred gift from the creator," the pope urged people to take the side of the "victims of environmental and climatic injustice."

In the 10 years since his election, Francis has been criticized by conservative sectors of the US Church who are opposed to the pope's reforms.

The controversial new policy enforces students using their pronouns assigned at birth and their birth names and forbids same-sex relationships.

The art teacher was engaged at the time her pregnancy was announced, leading to the school firing her.

Chief Rabbi of the Israel Police arranged a place of prayer for Jews in the area of the monastery.

The billboard was put up on the Almirante Reis avenue - one of Lisbon's longest and busiest streets - and reads: "4,800+ children abused by the Catholic Church in Portugal."

The Vatican said about 330,000 young people have registered for an event in Portugal dubbed "the Catholic Woodstock."

A group of over 20 Christian and Jewish clergy and scholars from around the world came together to delve into the treasures of the Vatican's Hebrew manuscript collection.

The overall dispute is symbolic of larger power struggles.

The pope had decided to approve Shen "for the greater good" of the Shanghai diocese and because Shen was an "esteemed pastor."