Archive for October 26, 2016

The hands of a Syrian woman living as a refugee in Jordan. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

For EU's religious freedom envoy, Middle East is key arena

The genocide of Yazidis and Christians in the Middle East and the refugee crisis should be a priority for Europe,... Read more

The tabernacle at the Church of the Transfiguration in Israel, destroyed by burglars Oct. 24, 2016. Photo courtesy of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. ?w=200&h=150

'Heinous' desecration at site of Christ's Transfiguration

Suspected burglars’ desecration of the Church of the Transfiguration has prompted outcry from leading Christians in the Holy Land. Read more

The 2015 Concert for the Poor at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, May 14, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Rome's poor to be guests of honor at Vatican concert

The Vatican will host a concert for the poor and homeless of Rome next month, not only using the concert... Read more

Pro-life witnesses participate in Rome's March for Life, May 10, 2015. THe sign reads "life begins at conception." ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Don't exploit death of Italian woman to push abortion, ethicist says

The tragic death of a mother in Italy after late-term pregnancy complications and miscarriage is being pinned on the doctor’s... Read more

Pope Francis washes the feet of migrants and refugees during Holy Thursday Mass March 24, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

To welcome the stranger is to welcome Christ, Pope Francis says

When we perform the corporal works of mercy – specifically welcoming the stranger in the form migrants and refugees –... Read more

Corridori Umanitari event at the Fiumicinio airport in Rome, Italy, where refugees were welcomed on Oct. 24, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Syrian refugees arrive to Rome with the hope of a better life

This week 130 Syrian refugees landed in Rome as part of a pilot program aimed at providing safe passage for... Read more