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Pope to priests: Never separate truth, joy, mercy from the Gospel

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Pope to priests: Never separate truth, joy, mercy from the Gospel

July 29, 2019January 21, 2026

By Carol Glatz | Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY — Always preach the whole truth of the Gospel with humility and respect and never be afraid to offer that truth just "one sip at a time," Pope Francis told the world's priests.The Gospel is truth, "brimming with joy and mercy. We should never attempt to separate…...