Articles by Andrea Gagliarducci
Global organization of religions proposed to counter terrorism
Sep 9, 2014 / 12:14 pmIn a recent meeting with Pope Francis, former Israeli president Shimon Peres suggested forming an “Organization of United Relations” to counter those who use religion for terroristic aims.
Pope might visit Turkey, Patriarch Bartholomew in November
Sep 9, 2014 / 01:35 amPope Francis may visit Turkey Nov. 29-30, strengthening the links with the Orthodox Church’s Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and advancing their common commitment to ecumenism, peace and ecology.
Nuncio: We owe Ukraine more than a salvage operation
Sep 3, 2014 / 03:02 amAs Ukraine's crisis continues to escalate, the nation's apostolic nuncio stressed that its people deserve more than after-the-fact aid and should be allowed to live in peace, without the threat of outside aggressors.
Catholic couple marks 25th wedding anniversary at Rimini Meeting
Aug 28, 2014 / 19:04 pmAn Italian couple celebrating their 25th anniversary of marriage by volunteering at the Rimini Meeting, a major Catholic event, aimed to reflect the beauty of their faith and to thank God for their love.
Muslim scholar decries violence: 'I am a Nazarene, too'
Aug 28, 2014 / 03:02 amReferring to the label “Nazarene” marked on houses of Christians in Iraq by the militant Islamic State, a Muslim scholar also called himself Nazarene in solidarity – maintaining that many people in the Muslim community are identifying with Christians as well.
Pope Francis' Korea visit ignites movement toward unity
Aug 27, 2014 / 15:04 pmA South Korea-based U.S. missionary who frequently crosses the border to North Korea to bring medicine and support says that Pope Francis' visit advanced efforts to heal a divided country.
Papal envoy: we must see humanity of each Iraqi refugee
Aug 27, 2014 / 03:10 amThe international community must view suffering Iraqi refugees not as a collective group, but as individual persons, each with his or her own story and needs, the Pope’s envoy to the country encouraged.
Iraqi refugees in desperate need of aid, relief worker says
Aug 26, 2014 / 01:37 amAs summer comes to a close and colder temperatures approach, Iraqi refugees will increasingly rely upon the international community to meet their needs, an aid worker on the ground in Kurdistan said.
Vatican advisor: anti-Ebola effort needs international backup
Aug 25, 2014 / 11:08 amThough the Church and others are doing much to help Ebola victims, “extraordinary measures” are needed to halt the epidemic, a Vatican advisor on health issues has said.
Papal envoy: Francis donated $1 million to Iraqi refugees
Aug 22, 2014 / 12:19 pmPope Francis has given $1 million as a personal contribution to help Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq who have been forced from their homes, according to his personal envoy to the country.
Next World Day of Peace to address slavery, Vatican announces
Aug 21, 2014 / 13:07 pm“Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters” is the title of the message Pope Francis will deliver for the 2015 World Day of Peace, the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace stated Thursday.
Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI before trips, archbishop reveals
Aug 18, 2014 / 23:02 pmBefore any international trip Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI, a key Vatican archbishop revealed, noting the good relations between the two and how Pope Francis is carrying forward Benedict's vision.
Full transcript of Pope's in-flight interview from Korea
Aug 18, 2014 / 15:30 pmSpeaking to journalists aboard the Aug. 18 flight to Italy from South Korea, Pope Francis said he supports international intervention in Iraq and is willing to go to there personally if it will help end the violence against Christians and other religious minorities.
Italian bishops call on faithful to pray for Iraqi Christians
Aug 13, 2014 / 23:04 pmAs the plight of Christians and other religious minorities intensifies under the spread of the Islamic State, Italian charities and dioceses are putting into action a series of initiatives to help displaced Iraqis.
Korean faithful show God is 'alive, powerful' in Asia
Aug 12, 2014 / 03:02 amThe rich history of martyrdom in South Korea and the thousands of young people slated to gather this week for Pope Francis shows the beauty and power of the faith, says a local bishop.
Church in Korea is at once suffering and missionary, diplomat says
Aug 11, 2014 / 23:03 pmIn South Korea this week, Pope Francis will meet a Church young, founded on martyrs, suffering, dynamic, and missionary a former South Korean ambassador to the Holy See has said.
Church on front line against Ebola outbreak, official says
Aug 7, 2014 / 23:02 pmThe Catholic Church plays a fundamental role in responding to the worst outbreak of Ebola infections in history, a Holy See collaborator has explained.
Catholic groups unite to help Iraqis ousted by extremists
Aug 6, 2014 / 03:00 amCatholic Relief Services and Caritas have agreed to a common plan to help those who have fled from their homes in the portions of northern Iraq now controlled by the Islamic State.
Holy See calls for immediate ceasefire, lasting peace in Gaza
Jul 24, 2014 / 12:34 pmIn a statement issued during a special session of the Human Rights Council, the Holy See urged an immediate ceasefire and the start of negotiations aimed at a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine.
Pope says economy must fight 'throwaway culture'
Jul 15, 2014 / 21:58 pmPope Francis had lunch with participants in an international economics seminar on Saturday, saying their efforts to bring the human being to the very center of the economy avoids a “throwaway culture.”