Vatican

Two new congregations 'certain' in Vatican reform proposal, Cardinal Maradiaga says

Dec 03, 2014

The chairman of the Council of Cardinals has confirmed that a reform of the Roman Curia will call for two new congregations: one for the laity and one for charitable affairs.
Pope: Muslim leaders must condemn terrorism, the Koran is a book of peace

Dec 02, 2014

A condemnation of terrorism by Muslim leaders, the "ecumenism of blood" preceding that of theologians, willingness to meet with the Patriarch of Moscow wherever he wants, the desire to go to Iraq.
Pope's visit could draw attention to refugees in Turkey

Dec 02, 2014

The head of a charitable agency in Turkey voiced hope that Pope Francis’ visit will shine a light on the dramatic plight of refugees there, who fled the Syrian civil war and other regional conflicts.
Pope and Ecumenical Patriarch: May the martyrdom of the Middle East nourish the journey of Christian unity

Dec 01, 2014

Just as the blood of martyrs " the blood of the martyrs was a seed of strength and fertility for the Church, so too the sharing of daily sufferings can become an effective instrument of unity".
Pope opens Year for Consecrated Life with call to joyful witness

Dec 01, 2014

At the opening of the Year for Consecrated Life, Pope Francis issued a challenge to consecrated men and women, inviting them to lives of courage, communion, and joy.
Pope Francis speaks up on synod process – 'it isn't over'

Dec 01, 2014

In keeping with his usual tradition on papal trips, Pope Francis held an in-flight press conference on his way back to Rome, in which he opened up about the debate surrounding last month’s Synod of Bishops.
God never forgets his children, Pope Francis tells young refugees

Dec 01, 2014

“Dear young people, do not be discouraged.” Pope Francis made this appeal during an encounter with young refugees in Istanbul, urging them to remember that God never forgets his children.
Pope Francis due in Turkey for historic visit

Nov 28, 2014

Pope Francis will arrive in Turkey shortly for what is billed as a historic trip to help interfaith dialogue in the country.
Pope Francis begins Turkey visit

Nov 28, 2014

Pope Francis has begun his first visit to Turkey in a trip aimed at building bridges with Islam and supporting the Christian minorities of the Middle East.
Pope Francis to visit Turkey in most challenging mission of papacy so far

Nov 28, 2014

Pope Francis embarks on one of the most delicate missions of his 18-month-old papacy on Friday, when he is expected to wrestle with the problems of Christian persecution in the Muslim world and tackle relations with Islam in a time of spreading jihadism during his visit to Turkey.