Vatican

Muslims pray for Pope, security a non-issue

Sep 25, 2014

The Vatican’s spokesman downplayed worries over Pope Francis’ safety in Albania, also noting that Muslims gathered in an important Tirana mosque to pray for the pontiff’s visit.
Pope: coexistence between people and communities of different religions

Sep 25, 2014

"The peaceful and fruitful coexistence between people and communities belonging to different religions is not only desirable, but also concretely possible and practicable."
Pope Francis prays, issues strong appeal for Ebola victims

Sep 25, 2014

Pope Francis made an appeal for prayer and aid for the victims of the Ebola outbreak which has been sweeping through several West African countries.
Vatican marriage commission could drop mandatory appeal for annulments

Sep 24, 2014

After it was announced that Pope Francis had appointed a commission to study a reform of the process of marriage annulment, a canonist in the U.S.
Don't overcomplicate the Christian life, Pope Francis warns

Sep 24, 2014

Pope Francis resumed daily Mass Tuesday after his papal visit to Albania, telling those present that living the Christian life is simple: listen to God's word and put it into practice.
Jesus is 'waiting to be recognized in migrants,' Pope stresses

Sep 24, 2014

All Christians must recognize Jesus Christ in migrants and refugees, and welcome them with “respect and solidarity” while avoiding “suspicion and prejudice,” Pope Francis has said.
Pope gives flowers received in Albania to Blessed Mother

Sep 23, 2014

In thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother for the success of his short but eventful trip to Albania, Pope Francis paid a visit on Monday morning to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
Pope praises brotherhood forged among Albania's religions

Sep 23, 2014

Pope Francis on the return flight from Albania praised the country for its youth and its “higher culture” that is “capable of building brotherhood” among Christians and Muslims.
Faith brings light to hardship, Pope Francis says at Children's center

Sep 22, 2014

Pope Francis visited an Albanian center for abandoned children on Sunday, emphasizing in his remarks that Christian charity can help bring oneself and others closer to God.
Pope: Albanian martyrs knew God's consolation

Sep 22, 2014

God’s consolation for Albania’s martyrs and other persecuted Christians is a reminder for us all of the intimate consolation that God offers amid suffering, Pope Francis said at a Sunday vespers service.