Photos of the Week: Shiite pilgrims; Francis visits Mongolia (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Pope Francis visiting Mongolia, Shiite pilgrims marking Arbaeen and more. The post Photos of the Week: Shiite pilgrims; Francis visits Mongolia appeared first on Religion News Service.

Francis calls relations with China ‘respectful’ after Mongolia trip ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (RNS) — Pope Francis said China must not think the Vatican represents a foreign power during a press conference on Monday. The post Francis calls relations with China ‘respectful’ after Mongolia trip appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope Francis closes his visit to Mongolia with visit to shelter for women, homeless (RNS) – ‘We create a home, not a house,’ said Brother Andrew Tran, the director of the House of Mercy, before the pope visited the shelter for the unhoused and for victims of domestic violence. The post Pope Francis closes his visit to Mongolia with visit to shelter for women, homeless appeared first on Religion News Service.

‘Hope is possible.’ Pope Francis joins religious leaders in Mongolia to promote harmony (RNS) – Pope Francis’ message for religious dialogue and freedom in Mongolia takes place as the neighboring Chinese government cracks down on faith groups. The post ‘Hope is possible.’ Pope Francis joins religious leaders in Mongolia to promote harmony appeared first on Religion News Service.

In Mongolia, Pope Francis makes appeals for peace and the environment (RNS) – In a speech to government officials, Francis praised Mongolians ‘native wisdom’ when it comes to protecting their land and appealed to Russia’s neighbors that ‘the dark clouds of war be dispelled’. The post In Mongolia, Pope Francis makes appeals for peace and the environment appeared first on Religion News Service.

Francis Suarez Drops Out of the G.O.P. Presidential Race The mayor of Miami, who had announced his run in June, had not qualified for the first Republican debate last week.

How Pope Francis runs his diocese in Rome says a lot about his approach to reform (RNS) — When it comes to reform, Pope Francis is not afraid to take matters into his own hands. The post How Pope Francis runs his diocese in Rome says a lot about his approach to reform appeared first on Religion News Service.

Cardinal Parolin brings Pope Francis’ message for peace to South Sudan (RNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin is in South Sudan, which has been ravaged by a bloody civil war, bringing the pope’s message for peace. The post Cardinal Parolin brings Pope Francis’ message for peace to South Sudan appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope Francis’ ‘peace offensive’ in Ukraine puts dialogue over demonization (RNS) — 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. The post Pope Francis’ ‘peace offensive’ in Ukraine puts dialogue over demonization appeared first on Religion News Service.

In Portugal, Pope Francis will sow seeds of his legacy (RNS) — The pontiff will meet with nearly a million young Catholics for World Youth Day celebrations and share his vision for the future of the church. The post In Portugal, Pope Francis will sow seeds of his legacy appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope Francis’ trip to Mongolia in September will be closely watched by Russia and China VATICAN CITY (AP) — The visit is steeped in geopolitical significance as it will be closely watched by both Russia, which controlled Mongolia during the Soviet era, and China, which is seeking to exert its influence through the Belt and Road initiative. The post Pope Francis’ trip to Mongolia in September will be closely watched by Russia and C…

Pope Francis ‘outraged and disgusted’ by burning of Quran (RNS) — The pope commented after a man in Sweden publicly kicked a Quran and put bacon on it before burning it. The post Pope Francis ‘outraged and disgusted’ by burning of Quran appeared first on Religion News Service.