Archive for April 28, 2017

Pope Francis lands at Cairo International Airport in Egypt on April 28, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis in Egypt: To kill in the name of God is blasphemy

In his first speech in Egypt on Friday, Pope Francis denounced all forms of violence and hatred, saying that they... Read more

Pope Francis at the Presidential Palace in Heliopolis with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, April 28, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope tells Egypt's authorities they have key role in brokering peace

Shortly after landing in Egypt on Friday, Pope Francis denounced violent fundamentalism in his speech to civil authorities, telling them... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Arkansas executions damage 'our whole society,' Catholic group says

As Arkansas executed its fourth inmate in eight days, Catholics offered prayers for the prisoners, the victims, and their families,... Read more

Pope Francis with Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in Cairo, Egypt, April 28, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Our martyrs' blood unites us, Francis tells Coptic Orthodox patriarch

Pope Francis closed his first day in Egypt with a visit to Coptic Orthodox Patriarch Tawadros II, telling him their... Read more

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White House advisor reiterates Trump's commitment to religious freedom

An advisor to the White House rejected recent concerns that the Trump administration supports the controversial HHS mandate, saying it... Read more

Pope Francis with Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria in Cairo, Egypt on April 28, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Full text of joint statement by Pope Francis and Tawadros II

During his two-day trip to Egypt, Pope Francis  met with Coptic Orthodox Patriarch Tawadros II, telling him their Churches are... Read more

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Major pro-life advocate Charmaine Yoest appointed to key HHS role

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint prominent pro-life legislative activist Charmaine Yoest as the new assistant... Read more