Bishops of Mexico Call for Prayers for Peace: ‘We Live Surrounded by Silence’
The monthly day of prayer was initiated as a result of the murder of two Jesuit priests in June 2022 and is part of the Catholic Church’s strategy to mitigate violence.
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Pope Francis on G7 Summit: Nuclear Deterrence Offers ‘Only an Illusion of Peace’
The Vatican released a letter on May 20 that the Pope wrote to Bishop Alexis Mitsuru Shirahama of Hiroshima, assuring his prayers.
Pope Francis: ‘We Must Not Get Used to War!’
In his brief spiritual meditation, Pope Francis spoke about the power of intercessory prayer with a reminder that Jesus himself is in heaven interceding on our behalf before the Father.
Pope Francis Prays for Cease-Fire Between Israelis and Palestinians
The Pope spoke hours after a truce between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants in Gaza went into effect on Saturday night.
Ireland Marks Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement, as Pope Francis Prays for Peace
The agreement helped end the period known as The Troubles that saw sectarian violence between Protestant unionists, who wanted Northern Ireland to remain part of the United Kingdom, and Catholic nationalists, who wanted it to become part of the republic of Ireland.
The Church Asks Prayers for Peace on US-Mexico Border
On Twitter, the Diocese of Nuevo Laredo encouraged people to “pray for peace in our city.”
Prayer for the Deliverance of Ukraine in Time of Invasion
Adapted from the Great Book of Needs
Pope Francis: ‘Peace in Syria Is Possible!’
Holy Father, in July 5 video message, called out world leaders who speak of ending the conflict but aid it with arms. He also said the Syrian conflict is a situation of ‘unspeakable suffering’ and ‘saddens my heart a lot.’
Pope Prays for Turkey and Asks the Lord to ‘Convert the Hearts of the Violent’
The Holy Father also spoke of the holy witness of Sts. Peter and Paul at his June 29 Angelus.
As Conflict With Russia Continues, Ukrainian Troops Make a Pilgrimage for Peace
Father Ivan Yavorskyy, a military chaplain for the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, accompanied 17 Ukrainian soldiers on the annual International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
