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The Legacy of Pope Francis

The Legacy of Pope Francis

By Brian Carwana The Catholic Church, which oversees a billion devotees, is the largest single religious organization on earth and one of the longest lasting organizations in human history. The death of its leader, Pope Francis, on Monday marks the end of a very intriguing papacy as Francis’ style was

Pope Francis: "War is ..a useless slaughter that offends the dignity of every person on this earth"

Pope Francis: "War is ..a useless slaughter that offends the dignity of every person on this earth"

Civilian victims of war are not “collateral damage." They are men and women with names and surnames, who lose their lives. They are children who are orphaned and deprived of their future. They are individuals who suffer from hunger, thirst and cold, or are left mutilated. Civilian victims of

Sen. Murray Sinclair: Pope Francis’s apology failed to acknowledge the Church’s full role in residential schools

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Sen. Murray Sinclair: Pope Francis’s apology failed to acknowledge the Church’s full role in residential schools

WINNIPEG — The Honourable Murray Sinclair, former senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), issued the following statement on July 26, 2022: “I want to recognize the importance of the Pope’s apology to Survivors, their families, and communities. For many Survivors, I know that hearing

‘Future generations will never forgive us’: Pope Francis and 40 faith leaders issue urgent call to combat climate change

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‘Future generations will never forgive us’: Pope Francis and 40 faith leaders issue urgent call to combat climate change

An urgent call was made on Monday by Pope Francis and 40 faith leaders warning of the “grave threat” facing the world from climate change. They made the appeal on Oct. 4 in a joint message [https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2021/10/04/0627/01342.

‘Listen to the cry of the earth’: Top three Christian leaders issue climate appeal ahead of U.N. summit

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‘Listen to the cry of the earth’: Top three Christian leaders issue climate appeal ahead of U.N. summit

Pope Francis, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew recently issued a joint statement calling for action to address climate change and social inequity. In "A Joint Message for the Protection of Creation," [https://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/sites/abc/files/2021-09/Joint%20Statement%20on%20the%

A Canadian Muslim Perspective on Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Fratelli Tutti

A Canadian Muslim Perspective on Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Fratelli Tutti

By Muneeb Nasir Fratelli Tutti [http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html] , the latest encyclical of Pope Francis, is a passionate call to the higher moral ideal of fraternity to dispel the ‘dark clouds’ hanging over the world. Pope Francis reminds us of the

Vatican conveys best wishes for Ramadan and ‘Id al-Fitr

Vatican conveys best wishes for Ramadan and ‘Id al-Fitr

The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sent a message to the Muslim world for Ramadan and ‘Id al Fitr 1437 H/2016 B.C., taking as its theme “Christians and Muslims, beneficiaries and instruments of divine mercy”. In the text, signed by Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran and Bishop Miguel Angel Ayuso

Pope Francis calls for mutual respect in Eid greetings to Muslims

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Pope Francis calls for mutual respect in Eid greetings to Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/pope-francis-calls-for-mutual-respect-in-eid-greetings-to-muslims/pope-francis_2541160b/] To Muslims throughout the World It gives me great pleasure to greet you as you celebrate ‘Id al-Fitr, so concluding the month of Ramadan, dedicated mainly to fasting, prayer and almsgiving. It is a tradition by now that, on this

Bosnian Grand Mufti’s message to Pope Francis

Bosnian Grand Mufti’s message to Pope Francis

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/bosnian-grand-muftis-message-to-pope-francis/vatican-pope-islam-meeting/] By Sheikh Mustafa Cerić 26 March 2013 – The election of Argentine Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church, deserves both our congratulations and our reflection for the future of Muslim-Christian coexistence and dialogue. As