Tag: Pope Francis

Christian advocacy group hails Israel-Emirates deal

President Donald Trump announced the diplomatic accord on the normalization of relations of the United Arab Emirates and Israel

Beirut: Pope and Maronite Patriarch call for help and prayers

The Pope has joined in his appeal for international support by the Patriarch of the Maronite Catholic Church

Pope Francis to Catholics: "Do not fear persecution!"

In his catechesis, Francis reflected on the day’s Gospel, with Jesus’ exhortation to his disciples to “not be afraid.”

New Apostolic Nuncio appointed to Iraq

Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Mitja Leskovar as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Iraq, while also making him an Archbishop.

Pope: There are more martyrs and people persecuted than in the first centuries

"In the end, persecution is a cause of joy and brings great reward in heaven."

Pope Francis urges "prudence and obedience" to pandemic protocols

In a letter to the Prime Minister, Italian Bishops said they would "not accept freedom of religion to be compromised."

International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest postponed to 2021

The decision was made “because of the current health situation and its consequences for the movement of the faithful and pilgrims”

Many Christians persecuted and martyrs today, more than in first centuries

"Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Mt 5:10).

Pope Francis’ Easter blessing: May Christ dispel the darkness of our suffering

He prayed for the dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians, and for the end of hostilities in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Lebanon.