Tag: Conflict
Catholic priest appeals for peace amid unrest in Pakistan
Reports of serious human rights violations in the region continue to be raised by local communities and human rights groups
Church calls for peace, reconciliation following India-Pakistan truce
“Now we hope that [the ceasefire] will hold and that we can create a just and lasting peace between the peoples.”
Church voices appeal for dialogue as India-Pakistan violence sparks war fears
Pakistan said 31 civilians were killed by Indian strikes and shelling, while India reported at least 12 deaths from Pakistani fire
Minority Catholics in Kashmir lead calls for peace amid cross-border strife
With a population of about 13 million, Jammu and Kashmir remains the only Indian state with a Muslim majority
India, Pakistan tensions rise after Pahalgam attack; Catholic bishop decries violence
Bishop Ivan Pereira of Jammu-Srinagar expressed deep sorrow over the attack. He condemned the assault as a “horrific terrorist attack"
India-Pakistan tensions rise after deadly Pahalgam attack
The April 22 attack in the tourist town of Pahalgam is the deadliest assault on civilians in the disputed Himalayan region
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: ‘Let us do penance for peace’
“Let us pray for peace, let us even do penance for peace,” the 88-year-old pontiff told pilgrims inside the Paul VI Audience Hall
Cardinal Bo calls for reconciliation amid Myanmar’s turmoil
Cardinal Bo emphasized the role of the Virgin Mary as a beacon of peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness in times of turmoil
Pope Francis prays for peace in conflict zones around the world
He recalled how those in military service can be "agents of security and freedom of peoples" in contributing to the establishment of peace
Indonesian amnesty proposal for Papua rebels faces skepticism
Many in Papua remain doubtful, fearing that the measure serves only as a temporary relief while leaving core issues unresolved
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