Vatican Says Christians and Hindus Must Be ‘Builders of Fraternity’
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sent greetings to Hindus around the world Monday, wishing them a fruitful feast of Deepavali, to be celebrated on October 27.
Joseph Ratzinger
Pope Francis: Pope Benedict’s Magisterium Is Still ‘Alive and Precious’ for the Church
Pope Francis praised his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI over the weekend, saying that his teaching continues to live on in the Church as a precious treasure.
Pope Benedict at Age 90 ‘Full of Gratitude’ to God
Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, who turned 90 years old on Easter Sunday, gave a rare birthday speech inside the Vatican expressing his thanksgiving to God for the gift of life.
Muslim Scholar: No Separation of Church and State in Islam
A prominent American Muslim scholar has argued that differences between Islam and other faiths run deeper than most suspect, and extend even to the question of separation of church and state.
Pro-Abortion Tim Kaine Is No ‘Pope Francis Catholic’
Hillary Clinton may have made a fatal strategic miscalculation in naming pro-abortion U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine as her running mate by sealing faithful, pro-life Catholics’ opposition to her ticket.
Archbishop of Cologne Blasts Germany’s Anti-Islam Party: Churches ‘Same As Minarets’
The Cardinal Archbishop of Cologne, Rainer Maria Woelki, has publicly criticized leaders of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party for their statements against Islam, insisting that “whoever says ‘yes’ to church towers must also say ‘yes’ to minarets.”
