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Pope Francis urges end to scandal of 'fratricidal' violence in Ukraine
As the number of deaths in Ukraine continue to rise amid escalating violence, Pope Francis has called the war “a... Read more
Pope: Dialogue between religions key in countering violence
Pope Francis on Jan. 24 stressed the need for dialogue between different faiths, saying that it is essential in preventing... Read more
As Ukraine violence continues, Pope renews call for dialogue
During his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis decried the recent escalation of violence in Ukraine, and later called on Christians... Read more
In Central African Republic, Catholics reach out to Muslim ex-rebels
The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic continues to work for peace and reconciliation within the country, with its... Read more
For Holy Land youth, sports center to be ground for dialogue, peace
Franciscans in the Holy Land have launched a new project to bring together young people from different cultural and religious... Read more
Violence subsides in Central African capital, but what next?
Violence has subsided in the Central African Republic’s capital of Bangui after a week of conflict, but the lack of... Read more
Vatican advocates sweeping protocol for Middle East peace
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin is urging a comprehensive road map for peace in Middle East during meetings... Read more
US bishop: Political will lacking, but Holy Land wants peace
Christians and Muslims are coexisting peacefully in Israel and Palestine, but the political will for peace is not yet there,... Read more
Christian leaders prayerfully remember 9/11 at historic summit
On the 13th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Christian patriarchs denounced terrorism and emphasized the need for peaceful... Read more
Promoting religious freedom is 'root' of Middle East peace
Encouraging robust religious freedom is a critical foundation for peace and stability in the Middle East, said panelists discussing the... Read more
The 'Unknown Pope' – how Benedict XV is relevant today
Despite a biography title labeling him the “Unknown Pope,” Benedict XV had a tremendous impact on life of the Church,... Read more
Pope Francis' interfaith soccer match shows desire for peace
A priest and close friend of Pope Francis says the pontiff's idea for an upcoming inter-religious soccer match for peace... Read more
Orthodox patriarch denounces ISIS violence, stresses dialogue
The Ecumenical Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church has spoken out against the persecution of religious minorities in Iraq, calling... Read more
St. Louis archbishop urges prayer in face of Ferguson violence
Following more than a week of protests after the death of an African-American teen, the Archdiocese of St. Louis is... Read more
Pope Francis: Peace in Korea benefits entire world
In his first public address after arriving in South Korea, Pope Francis called government officials to work for an authentic... Read more
Pope appeals for peace in Iraq, Gaza during Sunday angelus
After leading faithful in the Marian prayer, Pope Francis again urged prayers and international help for the current conflict in... Read more
Pope issues urgent appeal for global help of Iraqi Christians
As Iraq’s largest Christian city fell into the hands of the Islamic State, Pope Francis issued an urgent appeal asking... Read more
Religious leaders help build dialogue in conflict, ambassador says
Amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli ambassador to the Holy See lauded Pope Francis’ continued calls... Read more
Pope Francis issues peace plea to all Holy See embassies
Signed by Vatican secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, a “nota verbale” was sent to all embassies accredited to the... Read more
Holy See calls for immediate ceasefire, lasting peace in Gaza
In a statement issued during a special session of the Human Rights Council, the Holy See urged an immediate ceasefire... Read more
