Pope Francis
Pope Francis calls for continued support for the needy in Afghanistan
NEWS
August 30, 2021
Pope Francis calls for continued support for the needy in Afghanistan
Pope Francis expressed his deep concern over the current situation in Afghanistan, calling for continued assistance to Afghans, hoping for…
Pope Francis prays for the victims of fire in al-Hussein Hospital, peace be upon him, in Dhi Qar
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July 15, 2021
Pope Francis prays for the victims of fire in al-Hussein Hospital, peace be upon him, in Dhi Qar
In a telegram sent through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, Pope Francis expresses his spiritual closeness to all affected…
In a historic meeting, Grand Ayatollah Sistani and Pope Francis discuss the role of faith in God, His messages, and peaceful coexistence
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March 6, 2021
In a historic meeting, Grand Ayatollah Sistani and Pope Francis discuss the role of faith in God, His messages, and peaceful coexistence
The Islamic religious authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani, discussed with the head of the Catholic Church…
Pope Francis describes Uyghur and Rohingya Muslims as “persecuted”
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November 25, 2020
Pope Francis describes Uyghur and Rohingya Muslims as “persecuted”
For the first time, Pope Francis described the Uighur Muslims in China as “persecuted”, something human rights activists have been…
Pope Francis: Day of Prayer and Fasting and Works of Charity on May 14, 2020
World
May 6, 2020
Pope Francis: Day of Prayer and Fasting and Works of Charity on May 14, 2020
Pope Francis has accepted the proposal from the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity for May 14, 2020, to be a…
Pope Francis urges peace in conflict zones
World
December 26, 2018
Pope Francis urges peace in conflict zones
The Pope has used his annual Christmas message to appeal for peace in conflict zones including Yemen and Syria. …
Iraqi Shia scholar meets with Pope Francis and calls for tolerance and moderation
World
February 10, 2018
Iraqi Shia scholar meets with Pope Francis and calls for tolerance and moderation
The Italian capital witnessed an intellectual symposium titled, “Violence in the Name of Religion”, organized by the UK-based Wilton Park…
Pope Francis, Muslim scholars meet in Vatican
World
April 9, 2017
Pope Francis, Muslim scholars meet in Vatican
Four British Muslim scholarspaid a special visit on Wednesday, April 5, to the Vatican, meeting with Pope Francis and coming…
Pope Francis denies the existence of so-called ‘Islamic terrorism’
World
February 19, 2017
Pope Francis denies the existence of so-called ‘Islamic terrorism’
In an impassioned defense of all faiths, the leader of the Catholic Church argued religion promotes peace and the danger…
Pope says it’s wrong to identify Islam with violence
World
August 1, 2016
Pope says it’s wrong to identify Islam with violence
Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong to identify Islam with violence and that social injustice and idolatry…