Resist ‘temptation’ of embracing weapons, Pope says
The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous wars, Pope Leo XIV said. “The heart of the church … Learn More
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US Catholics help ‘heal the wounds of war’ through Ukraine fund
Catholic bishops and faithful in the U.S. are helping to heal broken bodies, minds and spirits in Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale invasion, thanks to a church-driven initiative that has “reacted … Learn More
Pope pleads for military restraint in the Middle East
VATICAN CITY — The morning after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, Pope Francis pleaded with nations to avoid a further escalation of the violence. “I make … Learn More
Pope preaches patience, even amid war, during Holy Week audience
VATICAN CITY — Contemplating Christ’s passion should inspire Christians to be more patient in the face of their own suffering and trials, Pope Francis said. “There is no better witness to … Learn More
US bishops ask faithful to pray during Holy Week for end to Israel-Hamas war
(OSV News) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace called upon the faithful to renew prayers … Learn More
Pope calls for cease-fire in Gaza; calls disarmament ‘moral duty’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis repeated his call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and said the international community has a “moral duty” to pursue disarmament worldwide. After praying the Angelus … Learn More
Who’s Holy Land is it? A history of the most contested swath of land in the Middle East
Peace in the birthplace of Jesus. After millennia of fighting, is such a thing even achievable? To this day, the Holy Land remains perhaps the most hotly contested piece of … Learn More
As wars rage, Catholics in U.S. gather to pray, fast for peace
With close to 30 major wars and conflicts raging throughout the world — among them, the Israel-Hamas war and Russia’s war on Ukraine — Catholics across the country gathered Oct. … Learn More
What is required for the pope’s call for fasting and prayer on Oct. 27?
‘The point is to be mindful of those suffering.’
