Vatican
Pope Francis heads to Chile indigenous area after churches burned
World
January 17, 2018
Pope Francis heads to Chile indigenous area after churches burned
Looking to put Chile’s sex abuse scandal behind him, Pope Francis dives Wednesday into another divisive issue roiling the South…
Minya to beautify Al-Tayr Mountain after Pope Francis’ inclusion in pilgrimage map
Egypt
January 3, 2018
Minya to beautify Al-Tayr Mountain after Pope Francis’ inclusion in pilgrimage map
The Governor of Minya, Essam al-Bedewi, instructed the city’s tourism committee to print a booklet providing information on the area…
Respect ‘status quo’ of Jerusalem, says Pope in response to Trump move
Middle East
December 6, 2017
Respect ‘status quo’ of Jerusalem, says Pope in response to Trump move
Pope Francis, speaking hours before US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Jerusalem, called on Wednesday for the city’s “status quo”…
Egyptian mass celebrates 800th anniversary of St Francis’ visit to Egypt at Vatican
Egypt
October 4, 2017
Egyptian mass celebrates 800th anniversary of St Francis’ visit to Egypt at Vatican
A mass took place in the Vatican on Wednesday, to mark the 800th anniversary of St Francis’ visit to Egypt back in…
Indian priest says Yemeni captors did him no physical harm
Middle East
September 16, 2017
Indian priest says Yemeni captors did him no physical harm
A Catholic priest from India who was freed after being held 18 months in Yemen says he was never physically…
Vatican No. 2: Anti-pope jihadist attack threat is worrying
World
August 26, 2017
Vatican No. 2: Anti-pope jihadist attack threat is worrying
Pope Francis’ top aide says a pro-Islamic State group video that targets the pope is worrying but notes Vatican security…
Cardinal Pell arrives in Australia to face sexual offence charges
World
July 10, 2017
Cardinal Pell arrives in Australia to face sexual offence charges
A top Vatican official charged in his native Australia with historical sex crimes arrived in Sydney on Monday ahead of…
UNESCO to announce Holy Family route as world heritage site: official
Egypt
May 16, 2017
UNESCO to announce Holy Family route as world heritage site: official
UNESCO will announce the Holy Family route in Egypt as a world heritage soon, said Director General of International Relations…