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St. Francis Xavier offers the faithful, especially young people who are itching to make a difference in the world, a wonderful example of how to find courage in prayer and spread the joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis has appealed for a cease-fire in Sudan and for the international community to help promote dialogue. "It is sad, but, a month after the outbreak of violence in Sudan, the situation continues to be serious," he said after reciting the midday "Regina Coeli" prayer with about 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square May 21.

The victims arrived in Rome after making a pilgrimage by bicycle from Munich, Germany

St. Francis Xavier offers the faithful, especially young people who are itching to make a difference in the world, a wonderful example of how to find courage in prayer and spread the joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis said.

"Look at Francis Xavier, look at people in so much need, look at so many people suffering, so many people in need of Jesus, and go, be courageous."

Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros and Pope Francis sat side by side before a crowd of pilgrims in St. Peter's Square May 10.

Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II called for unity between Catholics and Copts during Pope Francis general audience

Two popes sat side by side before a crowd of rain-soaked pilgrims in St. Peter's Square May 10.

Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros IIwas at the Vatican to mark the 50th anniversary of a joint declaration signed by St. Paul VI and Pope Shenouda III in 1973.

Two popes sat side by side before a crowd of rain-soaked pilgrims in St. Peter's Square May 10. Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II, patriarch of Alexandria, Egypt, was at the Vatican to mark the 50th anniversary of a joint declaration signed by St. Paul VI and Pope Shenouda III in 1973 outlining the beliefs shared by their churches.