Applying Pope’s Syria Efforts to Defend the Unborn and Marriage
The Holy Father has, to borrow a political term, “momentum”. His impressive peace-making efforts concerning Syria have captured much of the world’s attention and rightfully […]
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Pope Francis Takes the Faith to the Pages of the Secular Press
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has pulled yet another surprise by taking the unprecedented step of writing a long letter to the founder of an […]
Pope’s Plan Adds to International Pressure for Syrian Solution
Pope Francis is leading widespread global opposition to Western military action in Syria, proposing a six-point plan in preparation for peace in the country as […]
Former UK Military Chief Opposes Syria Strike
In an exclusive interview with LIGNET, a former head of Britain’s armed forces has voiced his strong opposition to a military strike on Syria, saying […]
Pope Francis Outlines Syria Peace Plan
VATICAN CITY — In the latest move showing Pope Francis’ determination to prevent further bloodshed in Syria, the Holy Father has sent a letter to […]
John Paul’s Canonization Date Set
This article appeared in Newsmax, 3 September 2013: Pope John Paul II will be canonized on April 27 next year, a top Vatican source has […]
From the Archive: Stasi Surveillance of Joseph Ratzinger
East German Stasi Considered Ratzinger a Fierce Foe: By Edward Pentin ROME, SEPT. 15, 2011 (Zenit.org).- In 1974, a Trabant — an old East German […]
A Look at Archbishop Parolin’s Diplomatic Record
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has chosen an accomplished Italian Vatican diplomat as the new Vatican secretary of state, replacing Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, who is […]
Holy See Urges U.S. to Seek Peaceful Resolution to Syria Crisis
BY EDWARD PENTIN 08/29/2013 VATICAN CITY — The Holy See is using diplomatic channels to convince the U.S. government and its allies not to take military […]
Fr. Samir on Syria and Egypt – Full Interview
Fr. Samir Khalil Samir, a professor of philosophy, theology and Islamic studies based at St. Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, gave a long and very […]