Pope Makes Appeal to Respect Life from the Moment of Conception

Acknowledges One of Us Campaign Taking Place in Rome

Vatican City, May 13, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 568 hits

Before concluding the Mass that gave the Church 802 new saints, Pope Francis greeted the official delegations from their respective countries. The Holy Father’s address was followed by the …

Francis Canonizes Record-Breaking Number of Saints: 802

Reflects on Giving Witness to Faith in the Midst of Persecution

Vatican City, May 13, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 1133 hits

Pope Francis presided over the first canonizations of his pontificate at a Mass in St. Peter's Square on Sunday. With 802 canonizations, he raised to the altars the largest number of saints …

Historic Meeting Takes Place Between Pope Francis and Coptic Pope Tawadros II

Emphasize Promotion of Ecumenical Dialogue Between Both Churches

Vatican City, May 10, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 1886 hits

The head of the Coptic Orthodox Church, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark met with Pope Francis today in a historical meeting held in the …

CCEE Presidency Speaks on Meeting with Pope Francis

Highlight Upcoming Conference on Religious Freedom, One of Us Campaign

Vatican City, May 10, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 735 hits

The presidency of the Council of Bishops Conferences of Europe (CCEE) met with journalists to discuss their recent meeting with Pope Francis. The Holy Father met with the prelates after his …