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Pope prays for dead in Capitol rioting, appeals for calm

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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said Sunday that he is praying for those who died in the U.S. Capitol rioting and has appealed for calm to prevail in the United States to help safeguard that nation’s democratic values.During his traditional Sunday noon remarks at the Vatican, Francis noted that five persons had died when a mob stormed through the building where Congress was meeting on Jan. 6. That meeting was to certify President-

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Pope prays for dead in Capitol rioting, appeals for calm

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said Sunday that he is praying for those who died in the U.S. Capitol rioting and has appealed for calm to prevail in the United States to help safeguard that nation's democratic values. During his traditional Sunday noon remarks at the Vatican, Francis noted that five persons had died when a mob stormed through the building where Congress was meeting on Jan. 6. That meeting was to certify President-elect Joe Biden's …

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

Pope Urges U.S. To Protect Democracy, Shun Violence After Mob Attack

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3 years ago·India

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The Hindu

Pope Francis prays for the dead in Capitol rioting, appeals for calm

In separate comments to a private Italian TV network, Pope Francis expressed his astonishment about the mob's attack

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Reuters

Pope urges U.S. to shun violence, protect democracy after mob attack

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis urged Americans on Sunday to shun violence, seek reconciliation and "protect democratic values" following the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol building by supporters of President Trump that left five people dead. "I repeat that violence is self-destructive, always. Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost," the pope said in his Sunday address. (

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Express

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Pope prays for dead in Capitol rioting, appeals for calm

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis said Sunday that he is praying for those who died in the U.S. Capitol rioting and has appealed for calm to prevail in the United States to help safeguard that nation's democratic values.

3 years ago·United States

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