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Syrian Refugees Sheltered by Pope Francis Describe ‘Miracle’ Journey Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Three Syrian families flown to Rome by Pope Francis are calling their trip from the battle lines of a five-year civil war to safety in the shadow of the Vatican a “miracle” journey.
Surviving Nun Recalls Yemen Massacre Monday, March 21, 2016
A chilling, eyewitness account of a deadly attack on a Catholic nursing home in Yemen has detailed how four nuns were sought out by gunmen who then executed them before destroying the Christian...
France Bulldozes Refugees’ Church, Mosque Tuesday, February 2, 2016
A church and mosque in France’s “jungle” camp for migrants and refugees have been destroyed, despite authorities’ reportedly promising not to demolish the places of worship.
Pope Francis Meets Iran’s President to Boost Nuke Deal, Mideast Peace Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Pope Francis and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met for talks on Tuesday.
Catholics Shouldn’t Try to Convert Jews, Says New Vatican Document Friday, December 11, 2015
The Vatican has said that Catholics should witness to their faith but not undertake organized efforts to convert Jews, a significant step forward in the once tense relations between the two faiths.
World Religious Leaders Condemn Paris Carnage Saturday, November 14, 2015
World religious leaders and institutions – from Pope Francis to the leaders of Al Azhar University in Egypt – condemned the series of attacks overnight in Paris which left more than 120 people...
Pope: Those Who Covered up Sexual Abuse ‘are Guilty’ Tuesday, September 29, 2015
People who cover up clerical sexual abuse should be considered guilty, and God will judge priests who are unrepentant about committing such crimes, Pope Francis told journalists at the end of his...
Pope Francis Will Test His Diplomacy on US Tour Monday, September 21, 2015
Pope Francis’ diplomatic style and strategy is about to be put to the test — the pontiff is set for a highly anticipated appearance at the U.N. as part of his U.S. tour.
Pope Francis Challenges Humanity to Fight Global Warming in Historic Encyclical Monday, June 22, 2015
Climate change is a mostly man-made phenomenon worsened by rich countries whose people keep feeding their “self-destructive vices,” Pope Francis said in an unprecedented papal document.
Pope Francis Chides World Powers for Failing to Push for Peace in Syria Monday, June 22, 2015
Pope Francis on Friday criticized world powers for their failure to find a solution to the Syrian conflict, saying the country’s Christians had been united by “the blood of the martyrs” lost in...
Pope Francis: Seek Forgiveness for Shutting out Refugees Thursday, June 18, 2015
Pope Francis said people who shut out refugees should seek forgiveness, after clashes on Italy’s borders as European countries try to push back against a wave of migrants fleeing by boat from...
Pope Francis to Open 30-Bed Homeless Shelter a Few Steps from Vatican Walls Friday, June 12, 2015
Pope Francis will open a homeless shelter on the edge of Vatican City, the latest move by the pontiff to help poor people in Rome.
Pope Francis to Open 30-Bed Homeless Shelter a Few Steps from Vatican Walls Friday, June 12, 2015
Pope Francis will open a homeless shelter on the edge of Vatican City, the latest move by the pontiff to help poor people in Rome.
New Palestinian Saints Highlight Region’s Beleaguered Christians Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Pope Francis will bestow sainthood on two Palestinian nuns on Sunday, a move that’s being seen as giving hope to the Middle East and shining the spotlight on the plight of Christians in the region.
Vatican Pushes Ahead with Sainthood for Missionary Priest Junipero Serra Monday, May 4, 2015
Despite growing resistance, the Vatican on Saturday will host an event to celebrate the life of Junípero Serra, the Spanish missionary priest whom Pope Francis plans to canonize.

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