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September 10, 2018

Criticisms come from those in the church who want to get rid of Pope Francis, Austrian cardinal says

Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna arrives for the closing Mass of the Synod of Bishops on the family in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in this Oct. 25, 2015, file photo.
Prelates in Germany and Austria have united to support Pope Francis in response to a former papal nuncio's demand for his resignation.
Published in International
May 6, 2016

Bridges over barriers

Austrian riot police clash with protesters April 24 during a rally against the government's planned re-introduction of border controls at Brenner Pass near Italy.

Good fences make good neighbours, wrote Robert Frost. But don’t try telling that to the bishop of Eisenstadt, Austria.

Published in Editorial
April 27, 2016

Austrian bishop says 'no' to border fence on Church property

PHOTO: People demonstrate against the Austrian government's planned re-introduction of border controls at the Brenner Pass April 24. Bishop Agidius Zsfikovics of Eisenstadt has refused to allow an anti-refugee border fence across land belonging to his diocese, saying the government-backed move violates Christian values.

VIENNA – An Austrian bishop said the government may not use Church property to build a border fence to keep out refugees.

Published in International
August 31, 2015

Pope Francis asks prayers for refugees after 71 found dead in truck

Forensic experts investigate a truck in which refugees were found dead on a freeway between Parndorf and Neusiedl, Austria, Aug. 27.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis joined Austrian church leaders in praying for the 71 refugees found dead in an abandoned truck near Vienna and he condemned the smuggling of migrants as an offense "against the whole human family."

Published in International
October 16, 2014

Cardinal says balancing truth, mercy always difficult, always needed

Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna, right, arrives for the afternoon session of the general congregation meeting in the synod hall at the Vatican March 8.

VATICAN CITY - Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna, one of the Catholic Church's best known cardinal-theologians, said the Catholic Church must hold together truth and mercy, even if it is criticized for its attempt.

Published in Faith