The Vatican obviously is concerned about terrorist threats, “especially for the senseless hatred” it represents, and will continue to remain vigilant, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
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Pope: Marriage Can Only Involve Man and Woman
By virtue of its very definition, marriage can only be between a man and a woman, Pope Francis said in a new book-length interview.
Is Pope Trying to Get Trump To Pay Attention to Ecology?
Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew’s joint message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation comes just three months after President Donald Trump announced that the United States would withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement, and some experts suspect the two developments may be related.
Pope, Patriarch Issue Joint Statement on Environment
Environmental destruction is a sign of a “morally decaying scenario” in which too many people ignore or deny that, from the beginning, “God intended humanity to cooperate in the preservation and protection of the natural environment,” said the leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
Pope’s Trip on NET-TV
NET-TV is planning live coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to Colombia from Thursday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 10.
Papal Stamp
Members of the Colombian presidential guard stand next to a commemorative stamp with an image of Pope Francis
Local Colombians See Trip as Ratification of Peace Process
As Colombia prepares to welcome Pope Francis amidst implementing a delicate peace accord, Colombians in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens have faith that the visit will foster peace.
Colombian-Born Bishop: Pope’s Visit Is Sign of Hope
Bishop Alfonso Cabezas, C.M., has worked as missionary most of his life, first in his native Colombia, then in Africa and New York.
Pope Will Put ‘Soul’ Into Colombia’s Peace Process
Pope Francis heads to Colombia next week for what might be the most grueling five days of his pontificate. He’ll visit four different cities, each with contrasting altitudes and climates, and each key to the messages he wants to convey.
Colombian-born Bishop Keeps Eye on Papal Visit
Just a week before Pope Francis begins his Sept. 6-11 visit to Colombia, the diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, will get a foretaste of the experience, because their new bishop is also a Colombian native.