In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'
The pope also expressed hope earlier that Madrid would "remain a welcoming and inclusive city, where social life is inspired by genuine human values."
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‘Thank God you’re all here’: Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast draws foreign delegations despite war
Patriarch Theophilos III, Trump to discuss protection of Christians, freedom of worship
A Lebanese Christian fled from Hezbollah - and found refuge in Israel
Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at 10: Moral Courage of Christians Needed as Jews Face Danger
Albert Veksler, global JPB director, talks about rising antisemitism, Christian mobilization, and why Israel can no longer afford to think only defensively
Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slavery
The remarks mark the most explicit papal admission to date of institutional responsibility, going beyond Pope Francis's condemnation of modern-day slavery.
Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event
The day-long, faith-focused rally transformed the historic space into a venue for prayer and national reflection.
Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours
Dating back nearly two millennia, the Armenian Church’s presence in Jerusalem is widely considered the longest unbroken Christian presence in the Old City.
Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies
The new appointment, George Deek, had previously been Israel's ambassador to Azerbaijan. He was also, the Foreign Ministry noted, Israel's first Christian ambassador in history.
Nationwide Bible reading event marks 250 years of scripture in America
The Museum of the Bible hosts "America Reads the Bible," a weeklong event with 500 participants reading Scripture, featuring contributions from figures in politics, media, and entertainment.
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs
The Pope will visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea on a tour that will cover 11 cities and towns, spanning nearly 18,000 km (11,185 miles) across 18 flights.
'A beacon of tolerance': Holy Fire ceremony marked in Jerusalem's Old City
Jerusalem's Municipality had worked with the Tourism and Interior Ministries to prepare for the event, with Mayor Moshe Lion extending his blessing to the Jerusalem Christian community.
Police reach agreement with Latin Patriarchate to allow limited groups in Church of Holy Sepulchre
Israel's Foreign Ministry and the Prime Minister's Office announced that the police would be working on a security plan to enable the church leaders to worship at the holy site in upcoming days.
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars, says they have 'hands full of blood'
"This is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war," Pope Leo, the first US pope, told crowds.
