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May 7, 2016

Pope Francis tells Europe to ‘tear down walls’

Pope Francis speaks at a ceremony at which he received the Charlemagne Prize in the Sala Regia at the Vatican May 6.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to play a part in the “rebirth” of a united Europe that opens its doors to refugees.

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 28, 2016

Lebanese cardinal calls for EU to help end Mideast conflicts

Syrian girls walk near garbage inside an informal refugee camp in Zahle, Lebanon. Lebanon continues to bear the brunt of absorbing massive numbers of refugees.

BRUSSELS – Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai urged the international community and the European Parliament to stop the wars in the Middle East through dialogue, and he called for a return of the displaced to their countries of origin.

Published in International
April 28, 2016

German cardinal tarred as ‘Antichrist’ for defending Muslims

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Germany receives guests in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on February 18, 2012.

A German Catholic leader’s defense of religious freedom has triggered a backlash following anti-Muslim statements by far-right politicians in the country.

Published in International