To promote dialogue and reconciliation, the pope will have to move with great prudence.
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Pope Francis condemns attack on Egyptian mosque that leaves hundreds dead
The pope described the attack as a “wanton act of brutality directed at innocent civilians gathered in prayer.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
In World Day of Peace message, Pope Francis decries discrimination toward migrants and refugees
Although he named no countries, Vatican observers believe he is referring especially to political leaders in several western and eastern European countries.
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Pope Francis will meet with military commander in Myanmar
Gen. Min Aung Hlaing wields great political power in the country.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis continues his reform of the Curia with new section for diplomatic personnel
Since becoming pope, Francis has given special attention to the Holy See’s diplomatic staff.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Scientific advances must serve ‘the good of all humanity, not just the few’
“Not everything that is technically possible or feasible is therefore ethically acceptable.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Indifference to the poor is a great sin
“To love the poor means to combat all forms of poverty, spiritual and material.”
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Will a Vatican conference on nuclear arms bring a diplomatic breakthrough?
Pope Francis’ condemnation of deterrence is a strong challenge to nuclear strategies of the superpowers, including the United States.
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Prayer service, conference to promote peace in South Sudan, Congo
“We know that it is the biggest support they can get, the involvement of the church and Pope Francis.”
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Pope Francis to lawmakers: Protect all people with health care laws
The comments came as U.S. lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have been debating how to overhaul the nation’s health insurance laws.