Addressing myriad people in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis denounced war as a “defeat for humanity” and called on world leaders... Read more
In calling for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Sept. 7, Pope Francis is following a long... Read more
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Vatican City's secretary for relations with states, told a group of ambassadors that stakeholders in the Syrian... Read more
A four-hour prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square for peace in Syria, initiated by Pope Francis and to be held... Read more
The leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church has argued that despite reported chemical attacks in Syria, foreign military intervention... Read more
Departing from his typical reflections on the Sunday gospel, Pope Francis used his Angelus audience today to call for peace... Read more
Top U.S. officials say they are still considering a “narrow” military response to the reported use of chemical weapons in... Read more
Pope Francis’ message for the Jan. 1, 2014 World Day of Peace is that living a life of fraternity can... Read more
Journalists from across the world heard stories of faith and determination from young people attending World Youth Day 2013 in... Read more
Reacting to the protests and scattered violence in response to the verdict in the Florida trial of George Zimmerman for... Read more
During a Mass to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Bishop Juan Jose Gerardi’s death, Archbishop Oscar Julio Vian of Guatemala... Read more
A priest who offered consolation to passers-by after the explosion at the Boston Marathon said that the event left him... Read more
A leader of the Lebanese youth groups that wrote the meditations for today’s Via Crucis at the Coliseum said they... Read more
More than anything else, the path to peace involves “respect for human life in all its many aspects,” Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI will use his annual message for the 46th World Day of Peace this Jan. 1 to examine... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI believes that music can help bring different nations and creeds together – as shown by the renowned... Read more