Pope Francis called for greater compassion for refugees and marginalized people less than a week after President Trump ordered a temporary immigration ban from seven predominantly Muslim countries.
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Partisan Pope? Falwell Critiques Pope Francis on Twitter
In a tweet posted Monday night (Nov. 14), Jerry Falwell Jr. — a Baptist and leader of the religious right who was one of Trump’s chief promoters — delivered a pithy and pointed critique of the pontiff.
Pope Francis’ Lenient Stance on Divorce Troubles Conservative Cardinals
A group of four Cardinals have written to the Pope, calling into question his lenient teaching on divorce.
Pope and Lutheran Leaders Sign Joint Declaration on Reformation Day
Lutheran and Catholic leaders joined together Monday to sign a joint declaration to signify the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
Does the Reformation Still Matter?
On Monday (Oct. 31) in Sweden, Pope Francis took part in an ecumenical service commemorating the beginning of the Protestant Reformation’s 500th year.
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to Quake Zone
Pope Francis made a surprise trip on Tuesday (Oct. 4) to survivors in cities devastated by a powerful earthquake that killed nearly 300 people in central Italy in August.
Pope Warns Christians to Beware of Global War on Marriage
Pope Francis has said there is a global war being waged against biblical marriage and that transgenderism and gay marriage are main factors.
Shimon Peres’ Death Moves Religious Leaders
Shimon Peres, the former president and prime minister of Israel, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for the Oslo Accords he negotiated with Palestinians in 1993, died Wednesday (Sept. 28) after a stroke.
Pope Francis Warns Syria Aggressors They Will Face Divine Wrath
Pope Francis said those bombing civilians in the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo will be “accountable to God” for their actions as he renewed his appeals for peace amid an intensifying civil war in that country.
In Assisi, Pope Francis Lunches with World Refugees
Pope Francis met with refugees and leaders of religious faiths including Christians, Jews, Muslims and Hindus who joined him for a day of prayer for peace in Assisi, home of his namesake, the 12th-century friar St. Francis.
