Pope Francis’ visit to Egypt: Building new bridges
The Holy See has officially announced that Pope Francis will visit the Arab Republic of Egypt in late April, making the first visit to this fraternal Arab country and the
Pastor of Aleppo: ‘Pope’s donation to help young Syrian families’
The pastor of Aleppo in Syria says a recent donation from Pope Francis and the Roman Curia of €100,000 will go to couples and young families in need. Franciscan Fr.
Egypt trip gives Pope Francis a chance to stand with suffering Christians
Egyptian Christian Ezzat Yaacoub Ishak, who fled el-Arish in northern Sinai two days ago due to fighting, sits in his newly rented apartment, in Ismailia, 120 kilometers (75 miles)
Pope to Middle East Pilgrims: ‘Lent Is a Journey of Hope’
At General Audience, Pope Wishes Arabic-speaking Pilgrims a Good Lent, Prays Lord Protects Them From Evil One “I give a warm welcome to the Arabic-speaking pilgrims, particularly those from Iraq,
Vatican Officials Visit War-Torn City of Aleppo
Conveying Pope Francis’s closeness to the Syrian people, a Vatican delegation visited Aleppo following the end of the hostilities that left thousands dead and the city in ruins. Mgr Giampietro
Pope Francis Meets with Mahmoud Abbas as the Palestinian Embassy to the Holy See is Inaugurated
The 20-minute meeting was held in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. For Abbas, the pontiff "loves the Palestinian people and loves peace." He hopes that other countries will follow the
President Abbas Will Inaugurate the Palestinian Embassy to the Holy See
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – On Saturday, January 14 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), is scheduled to meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican and inaugurate the new Palestinian embassy
Pope to Host Palestinian President Abbas on January 14
Vatican City (AFP) - Pope Francis will grant Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas an audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the Holy See confirmed indirectly Tuesday by announcing arrangements for media
Pope Makes Humanitarian Appeal for Syria, as Rebels Lose Aleppo
Vatican City, Dec 12, 2016 / 02:29 pm (CNA/EWTN News) – Pope Francis has sent a letter to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad appealing for peace and for humanitarian relief, as
Pope Francis Expresses Condolences to Pope Tawadros II Following Egypt attack
Pope Francis called His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, on Monday December 12, to express his condolences following the recent attack on the