Catholics across San Diego honored and celebrated the late Pope Francis with special memorial masses Wednesday. Pope Francis made a lasting impact on people of all ages among the local faithful.
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KPBS Midday EditionIn a message to local parishes, the head of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy said the Church should not get involved in partisan politics. -
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Deputies this week went to a symposium intended to prepare law enforcement for Islamic-inspired terrorist attacks. But critics say the event's main speaker promotes Islamophobia. -
Hundreds of backpacks will go to refugee schoolchildren at a back-to-school celebration Saturday. -
KPBS Midday EditionBishop Robert McElroy talks about his support for Proposition 62, which would eliminate California's death penalty. -
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KPBS Midday EditionSarah Collins Rudolph was 12 years old when her sister and three friends were killed by a bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan at a church basement in Alabama. -
Kerry's announcement came after his representatives met with Iraqi Christians in San Diego and other cities to hear testimony gathered from family and associates back home. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe Pope took a swing at the Zika virus and Donald Trump in unexpected ways. A former San Diego Police officer says the department treats residents north of Interstate 8 differently. The Balboa Park Conservancy has some explaining to do. -
Pope Francis touched down Wednesday in Ciudad Juárez, where he urged governments to "open hearts" to migrants.
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