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Pope Francis urges world not to forget countries in need of God’s ‘gift of peace’
The 88-year-old pontiff has asked people to remember to pray for God’s “gift of peace” for those suffering in several... Read more
Pope Francis thanks mediators for brokering latest ceasefire deal in Gaza
During his Angelus address, the Holy Father also expressed his hope that all hostages “may finally return home and embrace... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Prayer and fasting are the weapons of love that change history’
In his letter to Catholics in the Middle East, the Holy Father expressed his closeness with those “who dwell in... Read more
Pope Francis: War has an ‘abyss of evil’ at its center
Pope Francis asked Catholic politicians and legislators to be witnesses of hope to a “war-weary world,” especially the next generation. Read more
‘Excess enslaves you,’ Pope Francis warns Christians
Pope Francis addressed the problems of materialism in his Angelus reflection in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis recalls 2014 embrace of Palestine and Israel presidents at prayer for peace
A prayer service in the Vatican Gardens marked the 10th anniversary of the 2014 “prayer for peace in the Holy... Read more
Jerusalem’s Marian procession: A call for peace in war-torn Gaza
Palestinian Christians carried a statue of Mary through the streets of Jerusalem to ask Our Lady of Palestine to intercede... Read more
Pope Francis: Building peace requires ‘taking a risk’
Being peacemakers in the style of Jesus Christ, while necessary and valuable, can also be risky, Pope Francis said as... Read more
Catholic bishop walks length of Gaza Strip in support of cease-fire
A Catholic bishop in eastern Canada walked the length of the Gaza Strip on April 29 in support of those... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘War itself is a crime against humanity’
Speaking at the end of his Angelus address, the pope urged people to pray for all who are suffering due... Read more
PHOTOS: Hanukkah events in Jerusalem focus on finding light, hope, and faith in dark times
On Dec. 7 and 12, Hanukkah events in Jerusalem brought together Jews, Christians, and representatives of other faiths to celebrate... Read more
Bishop from area plagued by violence in Mexico prays for peace at Guadalupe shrine
Bishop Cristóbal Ascencio García of Apatzingán located in the Mexican state of Michoacán, led the annual diocesan pilgrimage to the... Read more
22,000 people pray ‘living rosary’ for peace in violence-plagued Mexican state
Thousands gathered on Nov. 5 in the León city stadium in Guanajuato state in Mexico to participate in the traditional... Read more
Pope Francis laments ‘innocent dead’ in Holy Land conflict
The Holy Father made the remarks during a meeting Thursday with a Catholic order of knighthood that supports the Holy... Read more
How to bring peace to the world? Start with sacramental confession, cardinal says
We can take hope in the reconciliation, mercy, and peace of Christ in confession, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza said in a... Read more
Catholic patriarch calls day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has urged Catholics to organize times of prayer with Eucharistic adoration and recitation of the rosary. Read more
Church in Mexico launches citizen accord to fight ‘dynamics of violence and destruction’
The accord, as well as the creation of a National Peace Network, came as the National Dialogue for Peace was... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi heading to Beijing to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed on Tuesday that the cardinal will be in the Chinese capital as the pope’s peace... Read more
Vatican diplomat: Pope Francis ‘stubbornly believes in peace’
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher last week defended what he described as Pope Francis’ “strong and courageous” push for peace in... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi to meet with President Biden to discuss Ukraine
The visit to Washington comes weeks after the Biden administration announced it would send controversial “cluster bombs” to Ukraine. Read more
