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Pope Francis Prays for Victims, Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan
On Sunday morning, Pope Francis turned global Catholic attention to the disaster in the Philippines, where 10,000 people are feared dead in one city alone in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.
The Holy Father preached on the resurrection and eternal life in his Sunday Angelus, led thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square in silent prayer …
Hindu Diwali Festival Lights Up Cities Worldwide
Diwali, the vibrant Hindu festival of lights, kicked off Sunday as thousands celebrated across the world, illuminating skies with sparklers, flickering candles, fireworks, and oil lamps.
The Church’s Spiritual Message in Prince George’s Baptism
Wednesday is a big day for Britain’s little Prince George. Celebrity photographer Jason Bell will be snapping his picture, sixty close family members and friends will gather in his honor, he will gain seven godparents, and the …
Pope Emails Jewish Leader About Holocaust
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Pope Francis Talks Spirituality in New Interview
Displaying a sense of humor, the leader of the Catholic Church discusses faith with an influential Italian atheist
Pope Francis Excommunicates Priest Who Backed Women’s Ordination and Gays
Despite his reforming attitude, Francis still supports traditional doctrine
The 4 Reform Themes of Pope Francis in New Interview
Pope Francis has been a reformer from Day One of his papacy, and he has been reforming in ways many people may not have expected. The world has witnessed his compassionate, yet quietly revolutionary, spirit from the moment he …
Pope Francis Expresses Tolerance of Gays, Support for Women
In a revealing interview published in multiple Jesuit publications, including America magazine, the Pope appeared to back away from the church’s frequent focus on issues of sexuality and reproduction.
“We cannot insist only …
The Pope of the Poor: Francis Makes Brazil’s Favelas His First Stop
Pope Francis visits Brazil, once a stronghold of Catholicism but now a country where the faith is very much at a crossroads
LIVE BLOG: Egypt Erupts As ‘Day Of Rejection’ Turns Deadly
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Protesters take cover from tear gas during clashes near the headquarters of the Republican Guard, in Cairo on July 5.
Two days after the Egyptian military ousted President Mohamed Morsi, who was democratically elected last June, and suspended the country’s constitution, supporters of the ex-president are …
Straying From the Middle Way: Extremist Buddhist Monks Target Religious Minorities
The fault lines of conflict are often spiritual, one religion chafing against another and kindling bloodletting contrary to the values girding each faith. Over the past year in parts of Asia, it is friction between Buddhism and …
France’s Latest Terrorist Suspect: A French Convert Near Retirement Age
French soldiers in Mali arrest a 58-year-old Frenchman who is suspected of being a member of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb—and who may prove to be a key source of intelligence on the group