Pope Francis
Diplomacy
Pope Francis: Greece Helped Humanity Expand its Horizons
Pope Francis, who began a three-day visit to Greece on Saturday, spoke warmly about the hosting nation and its contribution to humanity at a ceremony held in the Presidential Mansion in Athens.
Addressing Greece's President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis,...
Greek church
Pope Francis Arrives in Greece
Pope Francis arrived in Greece on Saturday morning for a three-day visit as head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Vatican state
Cyprus
Pope Francis Says Migrants “Have Ended Up in Concentration Camps”
Pope Francis said that migrants around the world live in conditions equivalent to concentration camps on Friday.
The pope was at a meeting with a group of migrants in Cyprus when he made his remarks, where he departed from a...
Cyprus
Pope Calls for Conciliation Between Catholic, Orthodox Churches
Pope Francis, who is visiting Cyprus on Friday spoke of reconciliation between the Catholic and the Orthodox Church during his visit with Archbishop Chrysostomos and the Holy Synod in Nicosia.
“It is my heartfelt hope that there will be increased opportunities...
Cyprus
Cyprus Rolls Out Red Carpet for Pope Francis
Cyprus welcomed Pope Francis on Thursday, on his second visit to the Mediterranean island, in what is dubbed by the Vatican as an “Apostolic journey.”
President Nicos Anastasiades stated that the Pope's decision to visit a small island like Cyprus...
Cyprus
Cyprus, Greece Prepare to Welcome Pope Francis on his “Apostolic Journey”
Pope Francis begins a five-day journey to the predominantly Orthodox nations of Cyprus and Greece on Thursday in what is described by the Vatican as an "Apostolic visit."
The Vatican says that Francis will visit "as a pilgrim" and that...
Greek church
Pope Sends Video Message Ahead of Visit to Cyprus and Greece
Just a few days ahead of his apostolic journey to Cyprus and Greece, Pope Francis sent a video message expressing his joy in visiting the countries "as a pilgrim to your magnificent lands blessed by history, culture, and the...
Greek church
Pope Francis to Visit Cyprus and Greece December 2-6
The Vatican announced on Friday that Pope Francis will travel to Cyprus and Greece between December 2-6. The pontiff will travel to Nicosia, Athens and the island of Lesvos, it said.
According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope...
Crime
Over 300,000 May be Abuse Victims of Catholic Church in France
The Catholic Church in France is facing a reckoning, just like the Church has in other nations in the past several years, as over 300,000 people report being victims of clergy abuse dating back 70 years.
As many as 330,000...
Environment
Christian Leaders in First Ever Joint Statement Warn on “Climate Catastrophe”
The world's Christian leaders have united to warn of the “catastrophic consequences” of climate change, saying now is a “critical moment” for the planet's future.
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the leader of...