Tag: peace

Pope Francis noted that true freedom comes from service to others, a freedom that goes beyond selfish desires.

A democratic society, he said, is one “in which there really is a place for everyone, in factual reality and not just in declarations and on paper.”

"[It] will allow millions of pilgrims to experience the jubilee indulgence, carrying with them the hope of peace and reconciliation"

"The Holy Spirit's role in our lives is to foster communion and turn our differences into strengths," the Pope reflected

Caccia stressed that military solutions, which have led to immense human suffering and destruction, are fundamentally flawed

Despite suffering from a cold, the Pope personally reiterated his concern for peace and the need for divine intervention

"Let us work together to address the issues of poverty and injustice suffered by the poor. We must not allow the continuing bloodbath"

Maybe it’s a response to feeling powerless against everything that’s happening in the world, my way of resistance...

Pope Francis referred to the escalating global conflicts as a “third world war fought piecemeal” and openly discussed geopolitical crises

The Pope's appeal came in the wake of a reflection on the year marked by violence, death, destruction, and mass displacement