Pope Francis and Islam: three cornerstones of a magisterium
A common thread links Pope Francis' keynote speeches given in Baku, Cairo and Ur, which indicate the need for an authentic religiosity to worship God and love our brothers and sisters, and a concrete commitment to justice and peace.
Vatican sends greetings to Muslims as Ramadan begins
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue releases a message addressed to "all Muslim brothers and sisters" to show solidarity and friendship as they start their month of Ramadan and look ahead to ‘Id al-Fitr.
Holy See: Places of religious cultural heritage should be protected and promoted
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to UNESCO, Msgr. Francesco Follo, highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in protecting religious cultural heritage sites.
A clarion call to end the scourge of Human Trafficking
Pope Francis joins religious organizations and world leaders in calling for an end to the scourge of human trafficking on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
Canadian Bishops pledge $30 million to support residential schools survivors
Following last week’s formal statement of apology to indigenous communities who suffered in “Indian Residential Schools”, Canada's bishops have announced a $30 million national financial pledge.
Pope encourages youth to be at home and protagonists in Church
Pope Francis greets young people around the world marking the diocesan World Youth Day celebrated on this Solemnity of Christ the King. He encourages...