Pope Francis ‘pained’ by decision to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque
- Jul 12, 2020
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Plenty of weapons, lack of safe water is a ‘disgrace,’ pope says
- Nov 8, 2018
It is a horrible disgrace that in the 21st century, millions of people still do not have access to clean drinking water and so many become ill or die from contaminated water sources, Pope Francis said.
U.S. officials return stolen Columbus letter back to Vatican Library
- Jun 14, 2018
With the help of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a 15th-century copy of a letter Christopher Columbus sent to his royal patrons describing the riches of the New World has been returned to its rightful owner — the Vatican.
Ukraine’s Greek Catholic chief sees ‘no choice’ but dialogue with Russia
- Jun 14, 2018
Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuck, head of Ukraine’s Greek Catholic Church, wants reconciliation with Russia, but warns that “doesn’t mean to be reconciled with lies, or fake news.”
Sisters on the front lines declare: ‘We’re the Church, we’re leaders!’
- Apr 12, 2018
At an event sponsored by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, the contribution of nuns to the fight against human trafficking and resolving conflicts was highlighted.
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