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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
Pope Francis makes phone call to Israel, Palestine presidents
In wake of the rising death toll in Gaza due to increased tensions between Israel and Palestine, Pope Francis made... Read more
Vatican lauds wide reach of #PAUSEforPeace campaign
In wake of the Vatican’s viral campaign urging faithful worldwide to pause for a moment of silence during the world... Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace during Angelus
Following his reflections on the Sunday’s Gospel parable of the sower and the seed, Pope Francis called for peace in... Read more
Catholics, Jews and Muslims sign peace statement in Colombia
Catholic, Jewish and Muslim representatives in Colombia have signed a historic joint statement for peace in a July 1 ceremony... Read more
Violence begets violence, Church leaders in Holy Land declare
In a declaration issued by the Catholic Ordinaries in the Holy Land, Church leaders decried ongoing violence in the region,... Read more
Revenge only perpetuates violence, Jerusalem bishop observes
In wake of escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine following the murder of three Israeli teens, Bishop William Shomali has... Read more
Peace in Middle East can flourish again, Pope assures
In an audience with aid organizations assisting Oriental churches, Pope Francis explained that peace is a gift from God, which... Read more
Peace in Middle East can flourish again, Pope assures
In an audience with aid organizations assisting Oriental churches, Pope Francis explained that peace is a gift from God, which... Read more
Vatican prayer meeting brings hope for Holy Land peace
Pope Francis’ recent prayer meeting with the Israeli and Palestinian presidents is a call for peace in the region that... Read more
Pope prays for peace with Israeli and Palestinian presidents
Pope Francis welcomed the presidents of Israel and Palestine to the Vatican on Sunday evening for an unprecedented meeting of... Read more
Three faiths pray for Holy Land peace
Representatives of Judaism, Christianity and Islam said prayers from their respective religious communities at Sunday’s historic “Invocation for Peace” at... Read more
Palestinian, Israeli leaders to pray with Pope at Vatican June 8
An encounter among Pope Francis, the Palestinian president, and the Israeli president at the Vatican to pray for peace in... Read more
Vatican is the 'oil' keeping Bethlehem's star lit, mayor observes
The first woman mayor of the town where Jesus was born referred to the strong connection they have with the... Read more
Religious tensions subside amid Balkan floods
Amid the “inconceivable amount of devastation” caused by floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, people are crossing ethnic and religious lines to help... Read more
Pope Francis lauds fraternal dialogue with Muslims, Jews
Pope Francis spent a large part of the third day of his pilgrimage to the Holy Land meeting with Muslim... Read more
Pope prays at Holocaust memorial, Western Wall
On the last day of his Holy Land pilgrimage Pope Francis stopped to pray at two sacred sites in Jerusalem. Read more
