UNESCO declared Bethany Beyond the Jordan, on the eastern side of the Jordan River, as a World Heritage site and the location of Jesus’ baptism.
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Pope Urges Mayors to Fight Climate Change
After decades of world leaders trying to set global goals to address climate change and extreme poverty, city mayors gathered at the Vatican to pledge they will take real action.
Vatican Welcomes Nuclear Deal with Iran
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Holy See welcomed Iran’s historic nuclear deal and expressed hopes that more future breakthroughs be on the horizon on other issues.
Pope to Study Economy Before Coming to US
Before arriving in the U.S. in September, Pope Francis said, he will study American criticisms of his critiques of the global economy and finance.
Papal Visits Emphasize Poor, Forgotten
Pope Francis did not call for an end to capitalism, but for an end to selfishness, exclusion and an attitude that sees the “unproductive” – whether they are unemployed, elderly or the unborn – as disposable.
Freed Ukrainian Priest Enjoys New Freedom
Ukrainian priest wins battle over hate, anger after kidnapping. The priest recalled his 12 days in captivity and said it was worse emotionally than physically.
Document Will Guide Talks at Family Synod
A working document, intended to guide discussions at the Synod of Bishops in October, included wide array of issues affecting the family.
Support for Encyclical
Some 1,500 people marched to the Vatican in support of Pope Francis’ recent encyclical on the environment.
Pope to Canonize St. Therese’s Parents
The parents of St. Therese of Lisieux will be canonized at the Vatican Oct. 18, during the Synod of Bishops on the family.
New Communications Secretariat at Vatican
In an effort to render the Vatican more effective in today’s digital world, Pope Francis established a new Secretariat for Communications.