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Pope Francis telegrams Greece and Italy to express concerns about wildfires and storms
Recent wildfires devastated large parts of Greece and left several people dead while storms in Italy damaged buildings and caused... Read more
Shrine of Vryssi: The centuries-old Marian holy site you’ve probably never heard of
The centuries-old shrine on the island of Tinos, Greece, still draws pilgrims from around the local region. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly train crash in Greece
Authorities say at least 36 people died and more than 75 were hospitalized after two trains collided near the Vale... Read more
It’s official: Pope Francis will travel to Cyprus and Greece in December
The five-day trip will include a stop on the Greek island of Lesbos. Read more
Pope Francis says he wants to travel to Oceania and Africa
He confirmed that he would visit Greece and Cyprus in December. Read more
'What I can do is love': This Catholic sister is a missionary to refugees in Greece
"I tell them: I came here to be with you in your situation. When you cry, I will be with... Read more
Hagia Sophia: Greek president appeals to Pope Francis to put pressure on Turkey
The president of Greece called Pope Francis Monday urging the pope to advocate for the preservation of the status quo... Read more
Pope sends condolences to victims of tragedies in Laos and Greece
Pope Francis Tuesday sent his condolences to victims of wildfires in Greece and flooding caused by the collapse of a... Read more
Pope Francis donates 50,000 euros to Greek island struck by earthquake
Pope Francis has donated 50 thousand euros to the island of Lesbos, Greece, which is recovering from a June earthquake. Read more
As he leaves Greece, Pope Francis takes 12 refugees with him
After traveling to the Greek island of Lesbos, a primary entry point for refugees seeking passage into Europe, Pope Francis... Read more
Ahead of Greece trip, Pope Francis asks for prayers
With a last-minute trip to Lesbos just days away, Pope Francis remembered the refugees and residents of the Greek island... Read more
Greece tour brings Saint Paul's ministry to life for priests
A two-week trip to Greece will let priests in Rome follow in the steps of St. Paul: all the way... Read more
Greece in crisis – and what Catholics are doing to help
As Greece's financial and political situation reaches a fever pitch in complexity, Caritas has stepped up and is offering help... Read more
Human dignity must be center of political debate – Pope on Greek debt crisis
Pope Francis on Wednesday called for prayer for the people of Greece, shortly after the nation defaulted on a significant... Read more
Times are hard, but don't give up – Pope's plea to Greek bishops
Pope Francis encouraged the bishops of Greece to engage in dialogue and solidarity, values he said are particularly necessary in... Read more
