'Within a few days, our biggest fear came true'
Pontiff says rescuing those making Mediterranean crossings is a ‘duty of humanity’ on first visit by a pope to Marseille in 500 years Pope Francis has decried what he called the “fanaticism of indifference” as people risked their lives on dangerous journeys by boat from north Africa to Europe, amid growing political debate over migration.Opening an overnight visit to Marseille, the pontiff presided over a silent moment of prayer at a memorial dedicated to sailors and people who died at sea,...
Pope Francis on Saturday hammered home his message that European governments must do more to care for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, saying "those who risk their lives at sea do not invade, they look for welcome".Closing a meeting of bishops and young people from around the Mediterranean in French port city Marseille, he added that migration is "a reality of our times, a process that involves three continents around the Mediterranean and that must be governed with wise foresight, including...
Havana, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Cubans recall Wednesday Pope Francis' visit in 2015 when he celebrated the first of the three Holy Masses at the capital's Revolution Square during his stay in this country. The post Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba is an expression of religious freedom first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Pope Francis appeals for countries to silence their weapons and seek peaceful solutions in Nagorno Karabakh, as tensions flare in the South Caucasus region, the Vatican informs. Pope Francis has appealed for arms to fall silent and for nations to seek peaceful solutions in Nagorno Karabakh. In his remarks to Italian-speaking pilgrims at his Wednesday …
Vatican City, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis on Sunday called for talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia to restore peace in Nagorno-Karabakh, adding that the region was experiencing a humanitarian crisis. The post Nagorno-Karabakh experiencing humanitarian crisis, says Pope Francis first appeared on Prensa Latina.
2023-09-22 07:00:12 Emmanuel Macron and Pope Francis, at the Vatican, October 24, 2022. HANDOUT / AFP…
Nearly two decades since ending a 34-year winless streak against St. Francis, Serra stays unbeaten behind powerful defense, effective passing attack.
Before thousands of young people and Christian leaders from around the
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Saturday further cemented his legacy, elevating 21 prelates to the high rank of cardinal and
Malaysia and South Sudan got their first cardinal, a continuation of Pope Francis' policy of giving more recognition to places often racked by war or where Catholics are a minority
The Fitzroy Lions, or what is left of them, is a club of triumph and heartbreak. Saturday’s grand final loss to Collingwood was just the latest way the team found to break their hearts.