Pope calls for the ‘courage of the white flag,’ negotiation, in Ukraine
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Encouraging negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, Pope Francis called for the warring sides...
War and Refugees
Fr Peter-John Pearson: Gaza’s Lent Started in October
Having heard of the suffering of the people sheltering in Gaza’s Catholic church, which he knows well, Fr Peter-John Pearson...
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...
Pope Condemns Killing of Unarmed Civilians in Gaza
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis condemned the Israeli military’s killing of two Christian women sheltering at a Catholic...
Pope launches appeals to pray for peace, prevent ‘mountain of dead’
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis appealed for perseverance in praying for peace. “Please, let’s move toward peace. Pray for...
Pope prays for ‘just peace’ in Middle East and Ukraine
By CNS – As the wars, violence and deaths continue in Ukraine and in the Holy Land, Pope Francis again...
Observing the end of ‘the war to end all wars’ – the right way!
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918 an armistice was declared, effectively ending...
Pope calls for Cease-fire in Holy Land
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The day after Pope Francis called for a cease-fire in the Holy Land, his foreign...
Pope again calls for release of hostages in Gaza, humanitarian aid to continue
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and spoke with...
