Pope Francis lauds Iran nuclear deal
2015-04-06
The nuclear deal was reached between Iran, the United States, China, Russia, France, the United Kingdom and GermanyContinue Reading
Niger’s Christians try to forgive church attacks
2015-04-06
The walls and ceiling are still black from flames at the Saint Gabriel parish church in the capital NiameyContinue Reading
Israel court blocks separation wall extension
2015-04-06
Israeli military claims wall is needed for security but residents have long said that real aim was to link illegal West Bank settlement to Jerusalem district. Israel’s top court has blocked the controversial planned extension of Israel’s separation wall through the historic Cremisan valley – home to two Salesian monasteriesContinue Reading
Pope told to give up pasta, take exercise
2015-04-05
Pope Francis has apparently gained weight over the past two yearsContinue Reading
Pope Francis: lunch with Rome priests on Holy Thursday
2015-04-05
Vatican City — In what has now become a tradition begun by Pope Francis himself three years ago, the Holy Father shared lunch with a group of priests on Holy Thursday 2 April, following the Eucharistic celebration in St. Peter’s Basilica. The bishop of Rome met nine parish priests ofContinue Reading
Pope disappointed as “Rotating Charlie” refuses feet wash offer
2015-04-01
Pope Francis had offered to wash the feet of blog writers teamContinue Reading
Vatican observes Earth Hour
2015-03-31
St. Peter’s Basilica was among more than 1,400 iconic landmarks that took a stand for stronger climate actionContinue Reading
Christian footballer kicking down barriers in Pakistan
2015-03-31
Her presence in the middle of the field was the culmination of dreams for a single working mother, a passionate young Catholic coach and a veteran footballer-turned-guruContinue Reading
Muslim family carves chair for Pope Francis
2015-03-31
The father-son duo began the work on March 30Continue Reading