“Prospects for Xenotransplantation: Scientific Aspects and Ethical Considerations”
Read a view on xenotransplantation from the Vatican.
Region: Vatican City
“Vatican urges unity against gay marriages”
July 31, 2006, The Associated Press article the Vatican underscoring church policy by issuing a document urging Catholic and non-Catholic politicians to oppose laws giving rights to gays, including adoption. The article is posted Beliefnet.com and includes a link to the full document.
“Pope’s Twitter account to close as he leaves office, Vatican Radio says”
Read a February 11, 2013 about the future and significance of the Pope’s Twitter account in the wake of his resignation.
“Pope blesses Twitter, Facebook to spread Church teachings”
Read a January 24, 2013 article from CNET about Pope Benedict XVI’s influence on social media in the religious sphere.
“For Twitter, a lofty purpose as Pope Benedict XVI makes his first tweet”
Read a Dec. 11, 2012 from The Washington Post about the Pope’s use of social media and it’s greater significance to the social media world.
“Vatican says bin Laden’s death cause for reflection, not rejoicing”
The Vatican called for reflection, not rejoicing, at the news of Osama bin Laden’s killing.
“LA Muslims see hope for interfaith relations in the new Catholic Pope Francis”
Read a Southern California Public Radio story about how Los Angeles Muslims see potential for stronger interfaith relations with the Catholic Pope Francis.
“Pope reaches out to Islam”
Read a March 29, 2001, BBC report about Pope John Paul II becoming the first pope to visit a mosque.
“New Pope Approaches Islam with Caution”
Listen to an April 7, 2005, Morning Edition report from National Public Radio about how Pope Benedict takes a less conciliatory approach to Islam than did his predecessor.