Pope Francis: War Has an ‘Abyss of Evil’ at Its Center
In his remarks, the Pope quoted from his 2020 encyclical on fraternity and asked Catholic legislators to be witnesses of hope.
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Vladimir Putin Is No Christian Hero
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: This misplaced esteem speaks volumes about where the U.S. is as a country right now.
US Bishops Urge Faithful to Join in Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Holy Land
Day of prayer on Tuesday, Oct. 17, comes amid the second week of war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas.
Thousands at Fatima Shrine Pray for Peace in the Holy Land and Ukraine
People from 35 different countries gathered at the Marian shrine Oct. 12.
Heads of Churches in Jerusalem Call on Israel to Allow Humanitarian Aid to Go to Gaza
The Christian leaders also urged the people of their congregations to observe a day of prayer and fasting on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Pope Francis Prays Rosary for Peace in Ukraine and Around the World
The Pope recited the Rosary before the statue of Mary Regina Pacis (Mary, Queen of Peace) at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major on May 31, at the end of the Month of Mary. He meditated on the Sorrowful Mysteries in union with Marian shrines around the world, including in Zarvanytsia.
Prayer for Peace: Pope Francis Consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The consecration followed a penitential service where the Pope heard confessions after seeking the sacrament himself.
Vatican Invites Catholics to Pray for Peace in Good Friday Liturgy
The Vatican Congregation’s latest note urged Catholics during Holy Week liturgies 'to be prudent and avoid actions and behavior that could potentially be a risk,' (for COVID-19) while not giving specific recommendations.
US Bishops Urge Prayer, Fasting for Ukraine
The message of the conference president was joined by similar statements from other bishops in the U.S.
Archbishop Gomez Urges Prayers For Peace Amid Iran Tensions
In a statement released Tuesday evening, after Iranian forces fired missiles at an American military base in Iraq in response to the killing of Iranian General Qassam Soleimani last week, the president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said, “We must pray urgently that our world’s leaders will pursue dialogue and seek peace."
