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Pope Francis to Chicago: Let peace heal your city
As violence continues to plague the city of Chicago, Pope Francis has sent words of encouragement, solidarity and hope to... Read more
In DRC, political uncertainty after bishops withdraw from peace talks
Political unrest and uncertainty about the future have grown in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following the Catholic bishops’ withdrawal... Read more
Pope meets Rwandan president, apologizes for Church failure during genocide
During a brief meeting with Rwandan president Paul Kagame Monday, Pope Francis voiced his sadness for members of the Church... Read more
It's official: Pope Francis will visit Colombia September 6-11
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis will make a six-day trip to Colombia in September with four cities on... Read more
Pope Francis: Spiritual poverty is a cure for polemics
On Sunday Pope Francis said being poor in spirit doesn’t necessarily mean giving things up, but instead is rooted in... Read more
Pope to diplomats: when it comes to politics, peace must be more than a theory
Following a year marred by war and terrorism, Pope Francis told diplomats Monday that for 2017, peace has to be... Read more
In call to Coptic Patriarch, Pope says they are united by blood of martyrdom
The day after an explosion at the Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Cairo killed 25 people, mostly women and children, Pope... Read more
In a world torn by conflict, nonviolence is a Christian requirement, Pope says
When it comes to the many conflicts splintering different parts of the world, Pope Francis said the Christian response must... Read more
How the Catholic Church could help the crisis in the DRC
In late September, Pope Francis met with the controversial president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila. Read more
Vatican prays Trump presidency will promote peace amid conflict
After Donald Trump pulled off what was for many a surprising victory in the United States election, Vatican Secretary of... Read more
Pope calls on religions to condemn acts of terrorism, violence
Pope Francis spoke to representatives of different religions Thursday, telling them that acts of terrorism and violence must be very... Read more
After deadly protests, religious leaders in Ethiopia call for peace
Religious leaders in Ethiopia have joined together to plea for peace amid ongoing protests that have sometimes resulted in deadly... Read more
In Syria, more than one million children sign appeal for peace
This week, children at more than 2,000 schools across Syria are drawing images of peace and writing messages to the... Read more
The Church must be close to Caucasus nations, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis gave a recap of his recent trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan, noting how this year both... Read more
What a Charlotte priest will tell his flock after a fatal police shooting
Father Patrick Winslow is a priest at a Catholic church in Charlotte’s University City neighborhood. Read more
Vatican official: Religion has the responsibility to condemn terrorism
While genocide, war crimes, and violence against humanity continue to plague individuals across the globe, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal... Read more
Peace requires us to do more than 'change the channel,' Pope Francis says
While in Assisi for an interreligious prayer gathering, Pope Francis cautioned against an indifference that ignores the suffering of others... Read more
In Assisi, Pope Francis slams 'paganism of indifference'
In efforts for peace, indifference is the greatest sickness of our time, Pope Francis said at an interreligious summit in... Read more
Papal ambassadors issue global appeal to step-up peace efforts
After spending three days in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis’ diplomatic representatives throughout the world have... Read more
Christians in Nigeria are essentially 'target practice' – here's one bishop's response
For Bishop Matthew Kukah, persecution is not just the history of the Church. It’s a reality that he lives every... Read more
