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Wednesday 29 October 2014

Pope Francis says Big Bang theory and evolution 'compatible with divine Creator'

Theory universe born in cosmic explosion 13.7 billion years ago 'doesn't contradict' divine Creator but 'demands it', says pontiff

Artist's concept of the Milky Way Galaxy

Artist's concept of the Milky Way Galaxy Photo: NASA

By Nick Squires, Rome

2:54PM GMT 28 Oct 2014

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Pope Francis visits the memorial monument commemorating victims of terrorist acts on Mount Herzl

Pope's visit to Israel

Pope Francis made an impassioned plea for peace on a pilgrimage on Sunday to Bethlehem, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, urging an intensified effort to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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