White House installs gender-neutral bathroom
2015-04-10
The US president is determined to lead by exampleContinue Reading
Vatican uses diplomacy to aid Middle East Christians
2015-04-09
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue’s tries to awaken the consciences of the Muslim worldContinue Reading
Islamic State blows up 80-year-old Syrian church
2015-04-06
Islamic State insurgents blew up an 80-year-old church in Syria’s north-eastern province of Hassaka on Easter Sunday, Syrian state news agency SANA said. SANA, which did not report any casualties, said the militants had planted explosives inside the Church of the Virgin Mary in Tel Nasri, an Assyrian village inContinue Reading
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