Tag: Conflict
Myanmar’s army is forcing residents to join pro-junta militias
Forming militias is part of a junta bid to shore up military troop shortages and “drive a wedge between the people"
Pope Francis expresses concerns over escalation in war
He expressed deep concern about the arms trade behind these conflicts and shared his fear of the military escalation occurring globally
Pope Francis renews prayers for those suffering from horrors of war
In his address to the faithful, he urged individuals worldwide to join him in praying for nations caught in the grips of war
Pope Francis calls for global unity in pursuit of peace amidst...
Pope Francis referred to the escalating global conflicts as a "third world war fought piecemeal" and openly discussed geopolitical crises
UN: Myanmar’s war leaves 6 million children in need
At least $994 million in funding is needed to reach Myanmar’s 5.3 million people with food, water, shelter, health care, and protection.
Pope Francis urges global action in addressing ethical dilemmas of AI...
He called for the establishment of bodies to examine ethical issues related to AI and protect the rights of those affected by its use
Pope Francis calls for conscience amidst global conflicts in New Year’s...
The Pope's appeal came in the wake of a reflection on the year marked by violence, death, destruction, and mass displacement
Taiwan reports sightings of Chinese balloons
US said it was a high-altitude surveillance platform the size of a school bus, China said it was a weather balloon that was blown off course
Pope Francis renews call for peace in Holy Land, Ukraine
Expressing deep empathy, the Pope remarked, "They suffer so much. I heard how they both suffer," emphasizing the toll wars take on people
Pope Francis: ‘Peace is possible. It takes goodwill’
"Peace is possible. It takes goodwill," he said, urging people of goodwill never to resign themselves to the scourge of war.
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