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Pope Francis: Spending money on weapons ‘sullies the soul’
‘A war always takes you backwards, always,’ he said. Read more
2022 World Peace Day message: Pope Francis calls for investment in education, not weaponry
The World Day of Peace is celebrated annually on Jan. 1. Read more
Despite human rights concerns, Senate fails to stop Saudi arms sale
The Senate on Monday failed to override President Trump’s veto of their attempts to block over $8 billion in arms... Read more
Francis: Leaders who talk of peace but sell arms will face 'wrath of God'
Discussing the Syrian civil war Monday, Pope Francis said God hears the cry of orphans and widows, and that his... Read more
Pope dedicates June to praying for an end to the arms trade
In his latest prayer video, Pope Francis again issued a harsh condemnation of the arms trade, calling on global leaders... Read more
Pope to world leaders: if you want to help Syrians, stop funding the war
In his message for a new campaign promoting peace in Syria, Pope Francis called out world leaders who speak of... Read more
'Who are we before the child Jesus?' Pope reflects in Bethlehem
In his homily delivered in Bethlehem this morning, Pope Francis meditated on the role of the Christ child in the... Read more
Pope Francis decries arms trade as hindrance to peace
Upon receiving the credentials of seven new ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Francis urged the diplomats to work for... Read more
US bishops urge support for international arms treaty
In a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, a representative of the U.S. bishops' conference asked that the Obama... Read more
