Tag: Conflict
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: ‘Let us do penance for peace’
“Let us pray for peace, let us even do penance for peace,” the 88-year-old pontiff told pilgrims inside the Paul VI Audience Hall
Cardinal Bo calls for reconciliation amid Myanmar’s turmoil
Cardinal Bo emphasized the role of the Virgin Mary as a beacon of peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness in times of turmoil
Pope Francis prays for peace in conflict zones around the world
He recalled how those in military service can be "agents of security and freedom of peoples" in contributing to the establishment of peace
Indonesian amnesty proposal for Papua rebels faces skepticism
Many in Papua remain doubtful, fearing that the measure serves only as a temporary relief while leaving core issues unresolved
Meeting God
He has not become a victim of his plight. Rather, he has risen above it. He is a sign of hope in our world—hope unfailing.
Myanmar Catholics brace for somber Christmas
Since the military junta seized power in February 2021, Myanmar has been embroiled in a violent civil war
‘War games’ and the business of death
Vatican News reflects on the report from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute that details the inexorable rise in arms sales
Church leaders and rebels convene in Aleppo, pledge to maintain religious...
Despite these hardships, the new Islamist forces controlling the city appear committed to maintaining normalcy for the Christian communities
Church leaders urge unity and justice in post-Assad Syria
The Patriarch’s homily reflected on Syria’s ongoing turmoil and its devastating impacts, while urging for peace and stability in the nation
Pope remembers child victims of war, prays ardently for world peace
The Pope prayed that the escalation in violence may stop and that respect for the sacredness of human life become top priority