Archive for November 30, 2014
Syrian refugees pursue education for their children, in hope for the future
Refugees of the Syrian civil war say their new life has many burdens, but they hope that education for their... Read more
Second joint declaration signals new step in path toward unity
In the second joint declaration they have signed since May, Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew reaffirmed their shared desire for... Read more
'Things will change!' – Turkish girls hopeful after Pope's visit
Pope Francis’ visit to Turkey may change the traction Christians have in a country that is almost entirely Muslim, said... Read more
Patriarch to Francis: 'You preach with words, but above all with love'
Head of the Eastern Orthodox Church Patriarch Bartholomew I lauded the humble manner in which Pope Francis exercises his Petrine... Read more
God never forgets his children, Pope Francis tells young refugees
“Dear young people, do not be discouraged.” Pope Francis made this appeal during an encounter with young refugees in Istanbul,... Read more
Pope's visit could draw attention to refugees in Turkey
The head of a charitable agency in Turkey voiced hope that Pope Francis’ visit will shine a light on the... Read more
Pope opens Year for Consecrated Life with call to joyful witness
At the opening of the Year for Consecrated Life, Pope Francis issued a challenge to consecrated men and women, inviting... Read more
Pope Francis speaks up on synod process – 'it isn't over'
In keeping with his usual tradition on papal trips, Pope Francis held an in-flight press conference on his way back... Read more
Muslims must speak out against terrorism, violence, Pope insists
On his in-flight press conference returning from a three-day trip to Turkey, Pope Francis said that Muslim leaders around the... Read more
