Ukraine conflict: Pope Francis’ “peace offensive” puts dialogue over demonisation
Keeping channels for dialogue open with the Kremlin, Pope Francis has bucked the Western world’s refusal to take a mediated approach to ending the Ukraine war. CLAIRE GIANGRAVÉ, of Religion News Service, reports…
Pope urges dialogue over church-state crisis in Nicaragua after bishop’s arrest
Vatican CityReuters Pope Francis on Sunday called for an “open and sincere” dialogue to resolve a stand-off between the Catholic Church and government in Nicaragua, following the arrest of a bishop who is a leading critic of President Daniel Ortega. Speaking to pilgrims and tourists in St Peter’s Square for his weekly blessing, Francis made […]
Russian pullout must precede any dialogue, says Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine/Istanbul, TurkeyReuters Ukraine on Wednesday dismissed comments by ex-German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder that Russia wanted a “negotiated solution” to the war and said any dialogue would be contingent on a Russian ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops. Schroeder, a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin and increasingly derided in Germany for his pro-Russia […]
Sudan’s army won’t take part in political talks, leader says
Cairo, Egypt Reuters Sudan’s military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said on Monday the army would not participate in internationally led dialogue efforts to break its stalemate with the civilian opposition, and urged political and revolutionary groups to start talks to form a transitional government. Last October, Sudan’s military staged a coup, dissolving a transitional […]
ESSAY: THE FOCOLARE HAVE TWO WORDS FOR OUR BROKEN POLITICAL DIALOGUE – JESUS FORSAKEN
CHARLES C CAMOSY, in an article first published on Religion News Service, looks at how lessons from the approach taken by Catholic lay group Focolare could help bridge divisions in US society…
This Halloween, take time to reflect on the “three deaths”, says Pope
Vatican CityRNS For many, Halloween is mostly a fun opportunity to slip into a spooky costume, indulge in sugary delights or let their party animal run wild. But Pope Francis on Friday invited the faithful to bring it back to basics, or rather, to cemeteries. “In these days, when, unfortunately, messages of negative culture on […]
Pope names 13 new cardinals, cements majority vote and the power to reshape the Church
Vatican CityRNS During a ceremony welcoming new cardinals into the Catholic Church, Pope Francis spoke of the danger that occurs “when a man of the church becomes an official”, calling them to more “compassion” in a time when the Vatican faces financial scandals and internal divisions. “So many disloyal actions on the part of ecclesiastics […]
World Council of Churches commences first formal dialogue with Confucians in Seoul
The World Council of Churches has commenced a formal dialogue with Confucians for the first time in the organisation’s history. The discussions started on 27th October with an inter-religious consultation on Christian Confucian relations in the South Korean capital of Seoul. Following the consultation, Christian participants have had the opportunity to experience traditional Confucian life […]