The bishops of Nigeria have praised Pope Francis’ “inspiring leadership,” saying his Sept. 7 vigil for peace in Syria highlighted... Read more
Lasting peace in the Holy Land and throughout the Middle East requires respect for human rights, including a vigorous freedom... Read more
The Colombian bishops are inviting the faithful of their country to take part in a pilgrimage for peace and reconciliation... Read more
After a global day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria and throughout the world, Pope Francis is continuing... Read more
Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln says that a solution to the violence in Syria must be achieved, not through... Read more
Pope Francis’ four-hour Saturday prayer vigil is part of a “major peace initiative” that is receiving a favorable reaction across... Read more
Addressing myriad people in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis denounced war as a “defeat for humanity” and called on world leaders... Read more
In calling for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Sept. 7, Pope Francis is following a long... Read more
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Vatican City's secretary for relations with states, told a group of ambassadors that stakeholders in the Syrian... Read more
A four-hour prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square for peace in Syria, initiated by Pope Francis and to be held... Read more
The leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church has argued that despite reported chemical attacks in Syria, foreign military intervention... Read more
Departing from his typical reflections on the Sunday gospel, Pope Francis used his Angelus audience today to call for peace... Read more
Top U.S. officials say they are still considering a “narrow” military response to the reported use of chemical weapons in... Read more
Pope Francis’ message for the Jan. 1, 2014 World Day of Peace is that living a life of fraternity can... Read more
Journalists from across the world heard stories of faith and determination from young people attending World Youth Day 2013 in... Read more
Reacting to the protests and scattered violence in response to the verdict in the Florida trial of George Zimmerman for... Read more
During a Mass to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Bishop Juan Jose Gerardi’s death, Archbishop Oscar Julio Vian of Guatemala... Read more
A priest who offered consolation to passers-by after the explosion at the Boston Marathon said that the event left him... Read more
A leader of the Lebanese youth groups that wrote the meditations for today’s Via Crucis at the Coliseum said they... Read more
More than anything else, the path to peace involves “respect for human life in all its many aspects,” Pope Benedict... Read more