January 14, 2015

"We must be clear and unequivocal in challenging our communities to live fully the tenets of peace and coexistence found in each religion, and to denounce acts of violence when they are committed."

- Pope Francis, speaking in Sri Lanka Jan. 13 and quoted in Francis says religious dialogue can't come at cost of faith by Joshua L. McElwee. For complete coverage of the pope's visit to Sri Lanka mark this series page (and look for a similar one on NCRonline.org for Francis in the Philippines, where he is scheduled to travel Jan. 15).