Vatican

Israeli President Peres to meet with Pope on Thursday

Sep 03, 2014

Israeli President Shimon Peres will meet with Pope Francis on September 4, the Vatican has announced.
Vatican envoy: international action needed in Iraq

Sep 03, 2014

The Vatican’s representative at UN headquarters in Geneva has renewed an appeal for international action to stop the bloodshed in northern Iraq.
Pope approves new bishop for Syro-Malabar eparchy in India

Sep 03, 2014

Pope Francis approved the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church’s decision to name Bishop George Njaralakatt as the new archbishop for the Syro-Malabarese Archeparchy of Tellicherry.
Faith is rooted in God -not human approval: Pope Francis

Sep 02, 2014

Faith is not founded upon human wisdom, but on the power of God, as made manifest in the Gospel. This was one of the main themes of Pope Francis' homily on Monday morning, resuming daily Mass at the Santa Marta residence following the summer holidays.
Pope: When we become worldly, we lose Christian flavor

Sep 02, 2014

Christians must avoid the temptation to conform to the world, Pope Francis cautioned Aug. 31, stressing that they should instead allow their faith to transform the world around them.
Pope Francis to Iraqi priest: I'll never leave or forget you

Sep 02, 2014

After sending a letter to Pope Francis on the plight Iraqi refugees fleeing ISIS violence, Fr. Behnam Benoka received a phone call from the pontiff who gave his blessing and assured of his prayers.
Pope calls family of US journalist James Foley

Aug 29, 2014

Pope Francis has called the family of U.S. journalist James Foley, who was beheaded by ISIS militants earlier this week, a Vatican spokesman has confirmed.
The Church does not back any war

Aug 29, 2014

Cardinal Fernando Filoni, prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, visited Erbil as Pope Francis’ envoy from Aug 12-20. Erbil, where more than 70,000 Christians have fled from the Islamic State, is the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan and is within 50 miles of territory held by the Islamic State.
Pope Francis leaves Asian faithful energized after visit

Aug 29, 2014

Many across Asia from all ages and stages in life voiced their enthusiasm in seeing Pope Francis during his recent visit to South Korea, saying he has shown great closeness to the Asian people.
Next World Day of Peace to address slavery, Vatican announces

Aug 28, 2014

“Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters” is the title of the message Pope Francis will deliver for the 2015 World Day of Peace, the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace stated Thursday.