Archive for November 28, 2014
Law group: Iran nuclear deal should include Christian pastor's freedom
Advocates pushing for the U.S. State Department to demand the release of Christen pastor Saeed Abedini – a U.S. citizen... Read more
How the Church in Thailand fights trafficking, violence against women
The Church in Thailand observed the Nov. 25 celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women... Read more
Chaput: 'It isn't possible to be pro-life and simultaneously forget the cries of the poor'
“It isn't possible to be pro-life and simultaneously forget the cries of the poor.” Francis has confirmed his attendance at... Read more
Waiting for the Pope: Istanbul refugee center prepares to welcome Francis
People at the refugee center that Pope Francis will visit this coming Sunday are learning to seek a future, the... Read more
A new path for unity – Pope and Patriarch to face world challenges together
A common declaration of Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew on the issues of ecology and poverty would be natural is... Read more
Pope to Turkish authorities: religious freedom a key factor for peace
Pope Francis spoke to Turkish authorities on Friday of the need to create a lasting peace – one based on... Read more
For Pope Francis, human dignity at core of religious dialogue
Dialogue between religious leaders and the “shared recognition of the sanctity of each human life” in bringing aid to the... Read more
Young Syrian refugee tells Pope, 'pray for us and pray for peace'
Currently a living as a refugee at a Salesian school in Istanbul, 14-year-old Sarah will give Pope Francis a picture... Read more
Pope authorizes plenary indulgence for Year of Consecrated Life
On the occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life that begins this weekend, Pope Francis has allowed the faithful to... Read more
