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Pope Francis met with a group of young people and said that, despite COVID-19 weakening many parishes, parish life is irreplaceable and essential for the faith journey. The pope was addressing leaders of the young adult section of Italian Catholic Action, a parish-based programme of faith-building and social outreach. The parish is “the normal environment Read more