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Returning to migrant hotspot of Lesbos, Pope Francis chides world leaders for an 'indifference that kills'

by Christopher White

Dec 5, 2021

Pope Francis on Dec. 5 chided world leaders for their "cynical disregard" of the plight of migrants.

Pope Francis talks with Orthodox Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens and all Greece during a meeting with their delegations in the Throne Room of the archbishopric in Athens, Greece, Dec. 4, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope Francis apologizes for Catholic wrongs against Orthodox believers, urges unity

by Christopher White

Dec 4, 2021

Pope Francis asked forgiveness for the historical "mistakes committed by many Catholics" against Orthodox Christians.

In Athens, Pope Francis sounds alarm over the 'retreat from democracy'

by Christopher White

Dec 4, 2021

As Pope Francis arrived in the birthplace of democracy, he immediately sounded the alarm that democracy is under threat across the globe.

Archbishop Aldo Giordano, papal nuncio to EU, dead at 67

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Dec 3, 2021

Archbishop Aldo Giordano, appointed earlier this year as apostolic nuncio to the European Union, died Dec. 2 in Leuven, Belgium, where he had been hospitalized for COVID-19.

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Returning to migrant hotspot of Lesbos, Pope Francis chides world leaders for an 'indifference that kills'

Pope Francis apologizes for Catholic wrongs against Orthodox believers, urges unity

In Athens, Pope Francis sounds alarm over the 'retreat from democracy'

Archbishop Aldo Giordano, papal nuncio to EU, dead at 67

For migrants, Pope Francis a potential savior. In northern Cyprus, 'another tourist'

United in faith, Cypriot Christians have mission to console, pope says

In a divided Cyprus, Pope Francis pleads for an end to 'walls of fear'

Pope accepts resignation of Paris archbishop, who denies accusations

Cypriot ambassador sees Francis' visit as moment of solidarity for his country

Catholic, Orthodox must make their communion visible, pope says

Small islands are settings for big messages as Francis heads to Cyprus, Greece

Francis, the comic strip

Pope sets up commission to monitor annulment reform in Italy

Pope will help bring migrants from Cyprus to Italy, government says

Pope Francis pained at migrant deaths in English Channel

Lebanon topic at pope's meetings with prime minister, French president

A rabbi reflects on the Law, the Pharisees and 'our friend' Francis

Paris archbishop offers resignation to Pope Francis following reports of questionable relationship

Pope Francis offers prayers for victims in Wisconsin parade tragedy

Francis, the comic strip

Pope encourages young people to be the critical conscience of society

Former economy czar Cardinal Pell warns the Vatican is facing major deficit

Vatican's top liturgy official confirms restrictions on Latin Mass

At Vatican trial, lawyers accuse prosecution of withholding evidence

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