Reflections on Pope Francis’ 2025 World Day of Peace message
By Tony Magliano – In these early days of the new year, many of us are probably feeling a mixture of anxiety and hope – anxious about the...
Peace & Justice
Pope’s World Peace Day message to focus on hope, forgiveness
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The annual celebration of the World Day of Peace during the Holy Year 2025 will be inspired by “the concepts of hope...
Joseph Dube: A Life Of Fighting Against Arms
Joseph Dube’s mission is to rid the world of weapons, whether it be guns in the streets or nuclear arsenals held by nations. He spoke to Daluxolo...
Under olive tree planted for peace, pope begs God to help Holy Land
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Sitting in the Vatican Gardens with the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica as a backdrop, Pope Francis told cardinals and diplomats, including...
Catholic Bishops to political parties: “Work together for the good of the country”
By Sheila Pires, SACBC – The members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) say political parties in South Africa should “work together for the good...
Nobel winners reflect on peace, human dignity at Vatican conference
By Justin McLellan, CNS – A new civilisation rooted in human dignity and capable of overcoming division is needed to ensure the peace, stability and prosperity of...
Pope calls for cease-fire in Gaza; calls disarmament ‘moral duty’
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis repeated his call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and said the international community has a “moral duty” to pursue...
Pope prays ‘a bit of humanity’ will finally lead to peace in Ukraine
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – A day after cancelling an audience because of mild flu symptoms, Pope Francis led the midday recitation of the Angelus prayer as...
“War is Pointless, and Will Never Solve Problems”
By Carol Glatz, CNS – War will never solve problems, Pope Francis said, appealing for prayers that God inspire people to work for peace concretely. “Ten months...
Pope: Humanity is on the Brink of the Abyss
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Today’s wars and conflicts have put humanity on the brink of the abyss, Pope Francis said, calling for a worldwide cease-fire. “I...
