Archive for May 13, 2015

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

For Cardinal Mamberti, dialogue with Muslims is a must

Among all the difficult situations in the world, the Middle East situation – including the plight of the region’s Christians... Read more

Grazia, a girl with Down syndrome, hugs Pope Francis at General Audience on May 13 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

When was the last time you said 'thank you' and 'I'm sorry?' Pope asks

In his general audience Pope Francis focused on the concrete challenges families face in daily life, and said that simply... Read more

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Christian marriage – it's 'demanding but magnificent,' Pope says

In his audience closing out the Togolese bishops’ ad Limina visit to Rome, Pope Francis on Monday encouraged solid faith... Read more

(L-R) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Pope Francis, Israeli President Shimon Peres, and Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew meet in the Vatican, June 8, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican and 'State of Palestine' agree to treaty safeguarding religious liberty

The Holy See and the State of Palestine have agreed on the text of a treaty regarding the life and... Read more

Sister Diana Momeka, OP appeared before the House of Foreign Affairs Committee in Washington D.C. on May 13, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Iraqi Christians have lost everything – except their faith, nun tells Congress

Having lost their homes, their heritage and their sense of dignity, Iraqi Christians victimized by the Islamic State feel abandoned... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Cyprus archbishop, Caritas presidential prospect: caring for creation means putting people first

Maronite Archbishop Joseph Soueif of Cyprus, one of two candidates to be the next president of Caritas International, has said... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US House overcomes initial setback to pass 20-week abortion ban

Two years after abortionist Kermit Gosnell was convicted of committing three first-degree murders at his abortion clinic, the House passed... Read more