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Pope denies resignation rumors, hopes to visit Kyiv, Moscow

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Pope Francis has dismissed rumors he plans to resign anytime soon and that he hopes to visit Moscow and Kyiv after travelling to Canada later this month. Francis also told

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  1. The Buffalo News

    Pope denies resignation rumors, hopes to visit Kyiv, Moscow (opens The Buffalo News)

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    Pope Francis has dismissed rumors he plans to resign anytime soon and that he hopes to visit Moscow and Kyiv after travelling to Canada later this month. Francis also told

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Pope Francis Denies Rumors of Resignation, Says He Hopes to Visit Kyiv and Moscow (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    The pontiff told Reuters that the idea “never entered my mind” to announce a planned retirement at the end of the summer, though he repeated he might step down some day.

  3. Newsweek

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    According to a recent interview, Pope Francis said that the idea that he would step down as pope has "never entered my mind."

  4. Hot Air

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    Rumours have swirled in the media that a conjunction of events in late August, including meetings with the world’s cardinals to discuss a new Vatican constitution, a ceremony to induct new cardi...

  5. NBC News

    Pope Francis denies resignation rumors, says he hopes to visit Moscow (opens NBC News)

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    The pontiff, 85, also gave details of the knee condition that has prevented him from carrying out some duties, dismissed talk that he had cancer and said he's on track to visit Canada.

  6. Forbes

    Pope Dismisses Resignation Rumors As ‘Court Gossip’ (opens Forbes)

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    Pope Francis said he hopes to visit Moscow and Kyiv soon “to try to help in some way” with peace.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Pope Francis denies resignation rumors (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Pope Francis has denied rumors that he will soon be stepping down despite recent health troubles and canceled trips.

  8. Fox News

    Pope Francis dismisses rumors about resigning, says he wants to visit Moscow, Kyiv (opens Fox News)

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    Pope Francis shot down rumors that he will soon resign and said he is planning to visit Canada this month. He hopes to then travel to Moscow and Kyiv.

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