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In a world torn by conflict, nonviolence is a Christian requirement, Pope says
When it comes to the many conflicts splintering different parts of the world, Pope Francis said the Christian response must... Read more
How the Catholic Church could help the crisis in the DRC
In late September, Pope Francis met with the controversial president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila. Read more
Vatican prays Trump presidency will promote peace amid conflict
After Donald Trump pulled off what was for many a surprising victory in the United States election, Vatican Secretary of... Read more
Pope calls on religions to condemn acts of terrorism, violence
Pope Francis spoke to representatives of different religions Thursday, telling them that acts of terrorism and violence must be very... Read more
After deadly protests, religious leaders in Ethiopia call for peace
Religious leaders in Ethiopia have joined together to plea for peace amid ongoing protests that have sometimes resulted in deadly... Read more
In Syria, more than one million children sign appeal for peace
This week, children at more than 2,000 schools across Syria are drawing images of peace and writing messages to the... Read more
The Church must be close to Caucasus nations, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis gave a recap of his recent trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan, noting how this year both... Read more
What a Charlotte priest will tell his flock after a fatal police shooting
Father Patrick Winslow is a priest at a Catholic church in Charlotte’s University City neighborhood. Read more
Vatican official: Religion has the responsibility to condemn terrorism
While genocide, war crimes, and violence against humanity continue to plague individuals across the globe, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal... Read more
Peace requires us to do more than 'change the channel,' Pope Francis says
While in Assisi for an interreligious prayer gathering, Pope Francis cautioned against an indifference that ignores the suffering of others... Read more
In Assisi, Pope Francis slams 'paganism of indifference'
In efforts for peace, indifference is the greatest sickness of our time, Pope Francis said at an interreligious summit in... Read more
Papal ambassadors issue global appeal to step-up peace efforts
After spending three days in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis’ diplomatic representatives throughout the world have... Read more
Christians in Nigeria are essentially 'target practice' – here's one bishop's response
For Bishop Matthew Kukah, persecution is not just the history of the Church. It’s a reality that he lives every... Read more
Catholic and Shia Muslim leaders unite to condemn WMDs, terrorism
Shia Muslim religious leaders from Iran and U.S. Catholic bishops say they have a common fight against weapons of mass... Read more
Nonviolent politics to be the focus of next World Day of Peace
Announced Friday, the theme Pope Francis selected for the 2017 World Day of Peace focuses on nonviolence as a political... Read more
France offering all Assumption Masses for the country's intentions
Following the wave of Islamist terror attacks that have bloodied France since last year, the country’s bishops have decided to... Read more
How the Church can help bring peace to Africa
Grassroots movements, local communities, and faith-based organizations – especially the Catholic Church – have an important role to play in... Read more
Racial tensions spark day of prayer, peace task force with US bishops
After several shootings and increased racial tensions around the country, the head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
What the Holy See has to say about conflict in the Middle East
If peace is to be achieved in the Middle East, it will be a joint effort, requiring the cooperation of... Read more
What's missing from the national conversation on race, violence, and lethal force? You.
In the wake of last week’s horrific deaths of Dallas police officers Brent Thompson, Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith,... Read more
