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,
Pope, Palestinian president discuss peace process; embassy opened
Pope Francis met Saturday, January 14, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican. Following the audience, the Holy See Press Office issued the following press release: "This morning the
Bishop Younan Reflects on Significance of Joint-Common Prayer in Lund, Sweden
https://vimeo.com/189657489 Jerusalem, 10 November 2016 – In a historical world event the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, the President of the Lutheran World Federation, Bishop Munib Younan and
Christian Unity Is a Priority, Pope Declares in Sweden
Hearing witnesses of faith and determination, encourages, “let us not become discouraged in the face of adversity” “Christian unity is a priority, because we realize that much more unites us
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
Interfaith leaders committed to peace at Assisi summit
Muslim, Jewish, Christian and Buddhist religious leaders applauded the “Spirit of Assisi” in interreligious meetings launched by Pope St. John Paul II thirty years ago in the Italian hill town.
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