Face-to-face with Rohingya, Pope Francis ditches diplomacy
2017-12-02
Pope repeated the word: “Forgiveness.”Continue Reading
‘I Ask Forgiveness,’ Pope tells Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh
2017-12-02
Pope Francis has greeted and blessed Rohingya refugees who fled to Bangladesh from neighboring Myanmar, grasping their hands and listening to their stories at an interfaith peace prayer in Dhaka, reports Associated Press. He expressed sorrow for the “tragedy” of the Rohingya Muslims’ plight, using the minority group’s name for theContinue Reading
Pope Francis trades popemobile for a rickshaw
2017-12-02
Pope Francis waved to crowds from the backseat of one of Bangladesh’s typical bicycle-pulled rickshaws en route to a meeting of interfaith leaders at the residence of Dhaka’s archbishop. Bangladeshi dancers serenaded him as he made his way to the stage for the event, where he was to meet with RohingyaContinue Reading
Pope Francis ordains 16 priests in Bangladesh
2017-12-01
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Celebrating Mass in the Bangladeshi capital on Friday, Pope Francis ordained 16 men to the priesthood. “Beloved brothers and sisters: because these our sons … are now to be advanced to the Order of priests, consider carefully the nature of the rank in the Church to which they areContinue Reading
Indian Catholics hurt at Missing out on Pope Francis tour
2017-11-27
New Delhi: The Roman Catholic Church in India expressed disappointment at missing out on an expected visit by Pope Francis who started a rare trip to South Asia today. The 80-year-old pontiff arrived in Myanmar on a six-day trip that will also take him to Bangladesh. The church leader saidContinue Reading
Myanmar has `no religious discrimination`, Army Chief tells Pope Francis
2017-11-27
Myanmar`s military stands accused of waging a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims.Continue Reading
Churches shouldn’t be like supermarkets : Pope Francis
2017-11-25
Vatican City: On Nov 24, Pope Francis said that at some churches it is difficult to tell whether you are in a house of God or a supermarket. “There we have a business, including the price list for the sacraments – nothing is free!” the pope said during his homilyContinue Reading
Pope Francis faces diplomatic dilemma in Myanmar visit
2017-11-23
Vatican City: Pope Francis visits Myanmar next week, a delicate trip for the world’s most senior Christian to a majority Buddhist country accused by Washington of the “ethnic cleansing” of Muslim Rohingya people. He will also visit Bangladesh to where more than 600,000 people have fled from what Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading
Pope Francis meets with Saudi Arabian representative
2017-11-23
Vatican: Abdullah bin Fahad Allaidan, advisor to the Minister of Islamic Affairs of Saudi Arabia met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Nov 22. The Saudi Arabian representative expressed the admiration and esteem they have for him in the Saudi Arabian kingdom. The pope thanked him for his words.“Thank you.Continue Reading
Pope Francis sends video message to Myanmar ahead of visit
2017-11-19
Vatican:Pope Francis has sent a video message to the people of Myanmar, saying his upcoming trip to the country is meant “to confirm the faith of Myanmar’s Catholic community”. The Holy Father makes his Apostolic Journey to Myanmar on 27-30 November 2017. “I am coming to proclaim the Gospel ofContinue Reading