Rosie Scammell

• Syrian Refugees Sheltered by Pope Francis Describe ‘Miracle’ Journey
  Three Syrian families flown to Rome by Pope Francis are calling their trip from the battle lines of a five-year civil war to safety in the shadow of the Vatican a “miracle” journey.
  Tuesday, April 19, 2016
• France Bulldozes Refugees’ Church, Mosque
  A church and mosque in France’s “jungle” camp for migrants and refugees have been destroyed, despite authorities’ reportedly promising not to demolish the places of worship.
  Tuesday, February 2, 2016
• Pope Francis Meets Iran’s President to Boost Nuke Deal, Mideast Peace
  Pope Francis and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met for talks on Tuesday.
  Wednesday, January 27, 2016
• Catholics Shouldn’t Try to Convert Jews, Says New Vatican Document
  The Vatican has said that Catholics should witness to their faith but not undertake organized efforts to convert Jews, a significant step forward in the once tense relations between the two faiths.
  Friday, December 11, 2015
• Pope: Those Who Covered up Sexual Abuse ‘are Guilty’
  People who cover up clerical sexual abuse should be considered guilty, and God will judge priests who are unrepentant about committing such crimes, Pope Francis told journalists at the end of his...
  Tuesday, September 29, 2015
• Pope Francis Chides World Powers for Failing to Push for Peace in Syria
  Pope Francis on Friday criticized world powers for their failure to find a solution to the Syrian conflict, saying the country’s Christians had been united by “the blood of the martyrs” lost in...
  Monday, June 22, 2015
• Pope Francis: Seek Forgiveness for Shutting out Refugees
  Pope Francis said people who shut out refugees should seek forgiveness, after clashes on Italy’s borders as European countries try to push back against a wave of migrants fleeing by boat from...
  Thursday, June 18, 2015
• Pope Francis to Open 30-Bed Homeless Shelter a Few Steps from Vatican Walls
  Pope Francis will open a homeless shelter on the edge of Vatican City, the latest move by the pontiff to help poor people in Rome.
  Friday, June 12, 2015
• Pope Francis to Open 30-Bed Homeless Shelter a Few Steps from Vatican Walls
  Pope Francis will open a homeless shelter on the edge of Vatican City, the latest move by the pontiff to help poor people in Rome.
  Friday, June 12, 2015
• New Palestinian Saints Highlight Region’s Beleaguered Christians
  Pope Francis will bestow sainthood on two Palestinian nuns on Sunday, a move that’s being seen as giving hope to the Middle East and shining the spotlight on the plight of Christians in the region.
  Tuesday, May 12, 2015
• Vatican Pushes Ahead with Sainthood for Missionary Priest Junipero Serra
  Despite growing resistance, the Vatican on Saturday will host an event to celebrate the life of Junípero Serra, the Spanish missionary priest whom Pope Francis plans to canonize.
  Monday, May 4, 2015