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July 30, 2016

The Latest: Francis calls for churchmen to tend to the needy

The Latest on the pope's visit to Poland (all times local): 11:25 a.m.

July 30, 2016

Pope visits sites tied to Polish saints in Krakow

Pope Francis has prayed at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Lagiewniki as he begins a day of religious ceremonies during a visit to Poland.

July 30, 2016

Saints' blood and bones inspire Catholic pilgrims in Poland

Relics of saints aren't rare in Krakow, especially these days.

July 29, 2016

Rabbi was behind meeting between pope, Polish rescuers

Pope Francis' visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau on Friday included an encounter with 25 Christian Poles who rescued Jews during the Holocaust — a powerfully symbolic meeting that Poland's chief rabbi played a key role in orchestrating.

July 29, 2016

Pope to visit Auschwitz, will become 3rd pope to do so

Pope Francis is traveling to the former Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau for a somber visit at the site of suffering.

July 29, 2016

The Latest: Pope arrives at Auschwitz death camp

The Latest on Pope Francis' visit to Poland (all times local): 9:20 a.m.

July 29, 2016

Syria refugee 1 of 3 held in French church attack

A Syrian refugee is among three people being held for questioning in the attack this week on a Normandy church by two extremists who killed the priest celebrating Mass.

July 29, 2016

AP PHOTOS: Voodoo festival transforms Haitian village

A village in northern Haiti is transformed over two days each July into the spiritual center of the Voodoo religion.

July 29, 2016

Pope Francis makes historic visit to Auschwitz

Lauren Green reports from New York

July 29, 2016

Pope visits Auschwitz in silence, meets survivors

Pope Francis paid a somber visit in silence to the Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau on Friday, with his only public comment a guest book entry begging God "forgiveness for so much cruelty."