NEWS STORY
RNS-Pope-Plane: Pope Francis dismisses “heresy” charges for his commitment to Christian-Muslim dialogue
(RNS) – While onboard the papal flight back from Iraq, the first papal trip since the onslaught of the pandemic, Pope Francis stressed his commitment to promoting human fraternity, especially among different religions, and dismissed detractors accusing him of being “one step away from heresy.” By Claire Giangravè. 800 words. (categories c)
NEWS STORY
RNS-Pope-Nineveh: “You are not alone!” Pope Francis makes final appeal to Iraqi Christian Community
(RNS) – On his last full day in Iraq, Pope Francis told the struggling local Christian community to hold on to their roots and to forgive their oppressors, so that they may restore their hearts and homes destroyed by ISIL occupation. By Claire Giangravè. 900 words. (categories c)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Luby-Oped: The Central African Republic’s faith leaders are the country’s best hope for peace
(RNS)— An interfaith association of Christians and Muslims in the mostly Christian nation have headed to the front lines in a daring effort to reopen a dialogue between armed groups and elected officials, hoping that their influence can keep the country’s current peace agreement from failing. By T. Christine Luby. 945 words. (category: k)