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Pope thanks Orban for taking Ukrainians, Orban invites pope to Hungary

Pope Francis met Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday, expressing appreciation for Budapest taking in Ukrainian refugees, and Orban invited the pope to make a state visit to Hungary.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

Pope visits Italian prison for traditional foot washing Mass

Pope Francis visited an Italian prison for a Holy Thursday Mass where he washed and kissed the feet of 12 inmates to commemorate Jesus' gesture of humility towards his apostles the night before he died.

Reuters · Apr 14, 2022

Pope blesses those everyone loves to hate - tax collectors

Pope Francis on Monday encouraged the people everyone loves to hate - tax collectors - telling them that while they will never win popularity contests, they were vital for the functioning of a fair society.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2022