Tag: Pope Francis

Pope calls for respect for UN peacekeepers

After UN peacekeepers were fired at in southern Lebanon, Pope appealed for respect to UN troops.

Pope calls for a day of prayer and fasting

October 7 is to be a day of prayer and fasting for peace, called by Pope Francis.

Protest against new Christian school in Indonesia

Radical Muslim group opposes the opening of a new Christian school, accusing the school of not having a legal basis.

Pope offers refuge to Aung San Suu Kyi

During a meeting with Jesuit priests, Pope Francis appealed for her release and offered refuge in the Vatican for her.

Seven people arrested for terrorist threats against the Pope

Those arrested made threats on line, promising to carry out bomb attacks and kill Pope Francis during his visit to Indonesia.

Pope promotes interreligious dialogue in Indonesia

Pope Francis has started his apostolc journey to Indonesia, met and had discussion with Indonesian authorities.

Pope is worried for religious freedom in Ukraine

"Let no Christian Church be abolished directly or indirectly."

Pope Francis pleas for an Olympic inspired reconciliation for war-torn countries

Pope Francis has said he hopes the Paris Olympics will be an occasion for truces in the world's conflicts

No misconduct found in investigation of Canadian cardinal

The preliminary canonical investigation is finished and has found no misconduct or abuse.

Vatican is prepared to facilitate the exchange of prisoners of war

Pope Francis raised his voice again for the exchange of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.