Vatican

Pope: division is among greatest sins of Christian communities

Aug 28, 2014

During his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on the unity and holiness of the Church, stating that despite the fact we are sinners, we are called to live as a community centered on Christ.
Pope Francis' Korea visit ignites movement toward unity

Aug 28, 2014

A South Korea-based U.S. missionary who frequently crosses the border to North Korea to bring medicine and support says that Pope Francis' visit advanced efforts to heal a divided country.
Papal envoy: we must see humanity of each Iraqi refugee

Aug 28, 2014

The international community must view suffering Iraqi refugees not as a collective group, but as individual persons, each with his or her own story and needs, the Pope’s envoy to the country encouraged.
Vatican spokesman: ISIS threat to Pope Francis unfounded

Aug 27, 2014

In response to rumors that the Islamic State may be targeting Pope Francis, Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. said there is no reason for concern.
Vatican advisor: anti-Ebola effort needs international backup

Aug 26, 2014

Though the Church and others are doing much to help Ebola victims, “extraordinary measures” are needed to halt the epidemic, a Vatican advisor on health issues has said.
Pope Francis' interfaith soccer match shows desire for peace

Aug 26, 2014

A priest and close friend of Pope Francis says the pontiff's idea for an upcoming inter-religious soccer match for peace shows his keen interest in promoting the topic on all levels of society.
Papal envoy: Francis donated $1 million to Iraqi refugees

Aug 25, 2014

Pope Francis has given $1 million as a personal contribution to help Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq who have been forced from their homes, according to his personal envoy to the country.
Pope Francis challenges with question: How is your faith?

Aug 25, 2014

During his Angelus address Sunday Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel account of Saint Peter's recognition of Jesus as the Lord, urging those present to honestly evaluate their own faith.
Pope Francis urges United Nations to intervene in Iraq

Aug 22, 2014

Pope Francis wrote United Nations general secretary Ban Ki-moon, asking him to act to end the humanitarian tragedy now underway in Iraq.
Vatican diplomacy focuses on humanitarian intervention in Iraq

Aug 22, 2014

The persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and Syria by the Islamic State has pushed Vatican diplomacy to add strong calls for international humanitarian intervention to its prayers for the situation.