Archive for November 28, 2014

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

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

Sr.Franciose Jiranonda (seated center) with participants of the anti-violence against women seminar in Bangkok, Nov. 22, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

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

Archbishop Chaput of Philadelphia speaks to CNA in Rome, Sept. 15, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

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

Istanbul's Salesian Youth Center, Nov. 27, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

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

Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople at the Vatican, June 8, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

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

A banner welcoming Pope Francis hangs in Isranbul on Nov. 26, 2014 ahead of his arrival. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

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

Hagia Sophia, a museum in Istanbul which was formerly a church, and then a mosque. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

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

Syrian refugee Sarah, 14, displays a painting she made for Pope Francis. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris,Andrea Gagliarducci

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

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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