Kasia Anderson / TruthdigOct 20, 2014
On Sunday, Pope Francis wrapped up the synod, or bishops meeting, he presided over for the last two weeks with a beatification service at the Vatican for Pope Paul VI but without significant progress made on hot-button topics such as homosexuality, divorce and contraception. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 27, 2014
The pontiff was in Jerusalem on Monday, where he called for more tolerance and cooperation between Jews, Christians and Muslims. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 26, 2014
On Sunday in Bethlehem, Pope Francis called for recognition of an independent Palestinian state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigMay 13, 2014
The Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem, Fouad Twal, has said that Israeli squatter attacks on and desecration of Christian churches has poisoned the atmosphere in advance of Pope Francis’ planned visit to Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 27, 2014
Pope Francis has formally accepted the resignation of Germany's controversial bishop of Limburg, who had come under fire for his luxury lifestyle. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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