Archbishop Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio of Lima, Peru, has yet to clarify remarks he made in a pre-Christmas Mass that contradict the teaching of the Catholic Church about Jesus’ death. The Catechism of the Catholic Church affirms that Jesus is “the true priest” whose...
All that separated the giddy Sicilian school children from meeting Old Saint Nick — arriving on horseback with his long white beard, crimson robe and bag full of gifts — was a Christmas message from the bishop of Noto. “Santa Claus,” thundered Bishop Antonio...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) wants to create a more friendly financial climate. Christians, say local evange-lical leaders, are among the unintended beneficiaries. “The business of Dubai is business, even though they are committed Muslims,” said Jim Burgess,...
Giving his traditional Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing on Saturday 25th Decemebr, Pope Francis urged leaders to be open to dialogue to resolve the world’s many “con-flicts, crises, and disagreements.” Speaking from the central balcony overlooking a rainy St. Peter’s...
