Francis expresses closeness to Iraq during fighting over Isis-controlled Mosul
During his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis decried the use of men and boys as human shields during the fighting this week for the Iraqi city of Mosul. “This cruelty
Pope Francis meets with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
Pope Francis on Thursday welcomed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan. Abu Dhabi is one of seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates
Common Declaration of Pope Francis and the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I
“From this holy city of Jerusalem, we express our shared profound concern for the situation of Christians in the Middle East and for their right to remain full
Mar Sako: Islamic State’s threat against the pope is propaganda, moderate Islam is the real target
The Caliphate’s official magazine attacks Popes Francis and Benedict XVI, calls to break the Vatican’s cross. For Mar Sako, this is an attempt to "put pressure" on the West. Muslims
Pope offers prayers for victims of Turkey bomb attack
Pope Francis on Sunday offered prayers for the victims of Saturday’s bombing in southern Turkey. At least 50 people were killed and dozens wounded when a suspected suicide bomber detonated
Pope: The Church does not need bureaucrats, but passionate missionaries
At the Angelus, Pope Francis says there is always need in the Church for the "fire" of the Spirit who "makes us creative and encourages us to set out, to even
Pope Francis: ‘I Do Not Believe It Is Right to Identify Islam with Violence’
During an in-flight press conference en route to Rome, the Holy Father again rejected link between Islam and the violent acts of Islamic States militants.ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope
Pax Christi works for peace and reconciliation in Israel, Palestine
Fr. Paul Lansu from Pax Christi International is a participant in the Holy Land Coordination pilgrimage taking place in Israel and Jordan this week.The pilgrimage is an opportunity for Catholic
Pope Francis: Audience appeal for Mideast Christians
Pope Francis made a special appeal for suffering Christians in the Middle Ease on Wednesday, during the course of his weekly General Audience in St. Peter’s Square. “God does not