Vatican

Buddhists, Christians must join to fight modern slavery

Apr 29, 2015

Buddhists and Christians must “cooperate together to end the social plague” of modern slavery, said Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.
Muslim chooses to die alongside Christians

Apr 29, 2015

He was among the 28 Ethiopians killed (by decapitation) by Isis in Libya and shown in the latest terror video by Al Furqan, the caliphate’s propaganda machine.
Can that cross stay?

Apr 29, 2015

Constitutional liberties, religious minorities, abuse of Christians: the right to erect a cross on a building used by a Christian sect has reignited the public debate in Malaysia about religious freedom and rights for non-Muslims.
Pope's solidarity for Nepal’s quake victims

Apr 29, 2015

Pope Francis is sending an initial contribution of US$ 100,000 to the Nepali Church, to meet the immediate needs of the survivors of the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal last Saturday, this according to a press release by the Holy See.
Pope discusses environment, migrants and humanitarian tragedies with UN secretary

Apr 29, 2015

Pope Francis met with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Ban Ki-moon.
Pope: Christ is the good shepherd

Apr 28, 2015

Reflecting on the day’s Scripture readings at Mass, Pope Francis devoted his April 26 Regina Caeli address to Christ as the Good Shepherd.
Pope's morning homily: 'Pray for the grace of memory'

Apr 27, 2015

The foundation of our faith rest on that first encounter with Jesus Christ. These were the words of Pope Francis during his homily at Casa Santa Marta.
Pope Francis talks about his soccer ‘skills’

Apr 27, 2015

Pope Francis is a well-known soccer fan. His favorite team is San Lorenzo de Almagro, one of the most important teams in Argentina, and the Pope still keeps his associate membership card for the team.
Pope to new priests: Don’t be a peacock

Apr 27, 2015

Pope Francis presided over the ordination of nearly twenty men to the priesthood on Sunday, where he warned them against being vain priests who live first for their own pleasure rather than for God’s.
Pope Francis assures Nepal earthquake survivors of his closeness and prayers

Apr 27, 2015

Pope Francis led the crowds gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for the weekly Regina Caeli address in praying for the victims of Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal which has claimed thousands of lives.