Pope sends aid to migrants stranded at the US border
Thousands of Central American migrants in Mexico are in need of assistance. By Vatican News Pope Francis has donated 500,000 dollars to assist migrants in Mexico. The funds, from the […]
One church, two popes: why Catholicism is in crisis this Easter
The papacy Peter Stanford Pope Francis the reformer is being challenged by his conservative predecessor – who now has a far-right backing including Steve Bannon Sat 20 Apr 2019 […]
Pope Makes History By Tapping First African American Bishop To Lead Washington, D.C.
Source: HP VATICAN CITY, April 4 (Reuters) – Pope Francis named the first African-American to the Catholic Church’s most senior U.S. position on Thursday, seeking to end a period of upheaval in a job whose previous two occupants were caught in sexual abuse scandals. Former Atlanta archbishop Wilton Gregory, 71, […]
Pope calls for end to wars in Middle East in Gulf trip
By AFP – Feb 05,2019 – JORDAN TIMES Pope Francis shakes hands with Grand Imam of Al Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayeb after signing a document on fighting extremism, during […]
The Pope’s visit to the UAE today is the first step in undoing the damage caused by his predecessor
Today, nearly all of the UAE’s one million Christians are expatriates. But Christianity is not new to the country or the Arabian Peninsula Najah Al-Otaibi The Independent Voices Pope Francis’s […]
Pope bemoans disjointed world, praises unity over diversity
The New Year’s address followed a turbulent 2018 for the pope. (AP) Reuters January 02, 2019 “The world is completely connected, yet seems increasingly disjointed” VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, […]
Papal explainer: Pope Francis’ Geneva trip in a nutshell
By Simon Bradley This content was published on June 20, 2018 Pope Francis waves to a crowd at the Vatican on June 2, 2018 (Keystone) The pope is flying into Geneva […]
Ecumenical pilgrimage Why is the pope visiting the Geneva-based World Council of Churches?
By Simon Bradley This content was published on May 15, 2018 Pope Francis (right) with Bishop Angelo De Donatis as he meets with the bishops, priests, religious and lay […]
‘Final evacuation deal’ reached for Syria’s Ghouta
‘Rebels to leave Douma for opposition territory in northern Syria’ By AFP – Apr 02,2018 – JORDAN TIMES A man walks with his bicycle at a damaged site in the […]
Pope Francis on Easter Sunday: ‘Let’s respond immediately to God’s surprises!’
Pope Francis during the Easter Sunday liturgy in St Peter’s Square POPE Pope Francis on Easter Sunday: ‘Let’s respond immediately to God’s surprises!’ Speaking off the cuff the Pope said […]
How many divisions has the Pope got?
Mar 29,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Jonathan Power This present Pope, Francis, is probably the most powerful man in the world, in the round. Stalin once asked when confronted with […]
Shock: The First Crusade and the Conquest of Jerusalem
Background to the holy wars and the First Crusade’s conquest of Jerusalem, a holy city for Jews, Christians and Muslims. 07 Dec 2016 https://players.brightcove.net/665003303001/SJg0bzqkZ_default/index.html?videoId=5237374177001 The Crusades: An Arab Perspective is a four-part documentary series telling the dramatic story of the Crusades seen through Arab eyes, from the seizing of […]
Turkish first lady’s call for moral unity with the Vatican
SAADET ORUÇ @saadetoruc February 8, 2018 A meeting held during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Vatican visit, which was paid at a critical crossroads, restored the hope that the masculine […]
Turkey, Vatican agree on Jerusalem
Source: Daily Sabah Column by Ilnur Cevik The warm dialogue between President Erdoğan and Pope Francis is the sign of a new era for Turkish-Vatican relations to cooperate more on […]
Turkish president meets pope, expected to discuss Jerusalem
Reuters International This content was published on February 5, 2018 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan (L) is welcomed by archbishop Georg Ganswein as he arrives to attend a private audience […]
In Chile, pope met with protests, passion and skepticism
Pope Francis waves to followers on his way to the Apostolic Nunciature in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. (Natacha Pisarenko/Associated Press) By Nicole Winfield and Eva Vergara | AP January 15 […]
Mideast needs two-state solution, Pope says in Christmas message
Reuters International This content was published on December 25, 2017 Pope Francis waves as he leads the “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) message from the […]
Pope Francis requests Roman Catholic priests be given the right to get married
Source: Yahoo News UK By Matilda Long Pope Francis has requested that Roman Catholic priests be given the right to get married. The request applies to priests in Brazil, and is on the agenda for an upcoming synod (church council) in the Amazon region. The controversial move would address the […]
Pope asks Trump to be peacemaker, gives him environmental letter
Reuters International MAY 24, 2017 – U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania meet Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican, May 24, 2017. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/Pool (reuters_tickers) […]
Problems faced by Egypt’s Coptic Christians run far deeper than Isis attacks
As a minority, Christians naturally need the regime to protect them. Their fear has drawn them closer and closer to Sisi. They have become associated with the regime itself Robert […]