VATICAN CITY, Mar 15: In his first public Mass, Pope Francis urged the Catholic Church yesterday to stick to its Gospel roots and shun modern temptations, warning that it would become just another charitable group if it forgot its true mission. In a heartfelt, simple homily, the Argentinian pope laid out a clear moral path for the 1.2-billion-member Church, which is beset by scandals, intrigue and strife. (agencies)
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