Pope Francis on Middle East: War should never be considered normal
War is madness, Pope Francis told bishops gathered in the Italian city of Bari Sunday in a speech that warned against populist sentiments and condemned countries that sell weapons that fund wars in the Middle East.
Pope at Audience: Meekness unites us, anger drives us apart
At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on Jesus’ invitation to meekness in the third Beatitude, and urges Christians to be people of mercy and hope.
Pope on Ukraine: ‘In the name of God, stop this massacre!’
Remembering the victims in Ukraine, Pope Francis makes another heartfelt appeal for a ceasefire in the war-torn nation.
Papal visit to Indonesia to ‘cement Christian-Muslim ties’
Muslim leaders in Indonesia say Pope Francis' visit next month will be a milestone in building mutual trust between Muslims and Christians and will make the world's largest Muslim-majority country a better nation.
Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue offers best wishes to Muslims
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue offers best wishes to Muslims throughout the world for the month of Ramadan and ‘Id Al-Fitr.
Good Samaritan offers inspiration for those who “inhabit” social media
"Towards Full Presence" is the title of a document released by the Dicastery for Communication that offers a pastoral reflection on people's engagement in the digital world.