Tag: Pope Francis

The fifty-second International Eucharistic Congress starts on Sunday

The highpoint of the congress will be the closing Mass, celebrated by Pope Francis on the 12th of September.

Pope Francis calls for Christians to pray for Afghanistan

In many cases, known Christians must flee Afghanistan or risk being killed.

Pope Francis received threatening letter containing bullets

The letter containing three bullets was discovered by postal employees at a mail sorting facility near Milan on the 9th of August.

Catholic judge beatified in Sicily, honored as ‘martyr of justice and faith’

Blessed Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge brutally killed by the mafia in 1990, was beatified Sunday in Sicily.

Pope Francis considers visiting North Korea

Pope Francis indicated his willingness to visit North Korea, the country, where Christians are the most persecuted.

Nominee bishop attacked and shot in South Sudan

Bishop nominee Christian Carlassare was born Northeastern Italy in 1977.

Famous Cardinals among speakers at Budapest International Eucharistic Congress

The International Eucharistic Congress will take place in the Hungarian capital from the 5th to the 12th of September.

Iraqi government seeks to address Pope Francis' concerns

Christians living in Nineveh Governorate face near-daily security threats with the presence of radical Muslim militia.

Pope Francis: "Terrorism and death never have the last word"

The pope prayed the Sunday Angelus on March 7 with Christians at a church in Bakhdida.