Tag: Conflict
Northern Myanmar reels from flooding amid ongoing conflict, economic collapse
Floods hit conflict-affected northern Myanmar, submerging villages and farms as humanitarian needs surge amid worsening national crisis
Pope Leo XIV decries severe suffering in Gaza and Ukraine
“I strongly reiterate my appeal to stop the war and to support every initiative of dialogue and peace,” Pope Leo XIV said
Catholic priest describes ‘great trial’ in Myanmar amid conflict, disaster
As the humanitarian situation deteriorates, the local Church also finds encouragement in expressions of solidarity from the Holy See
Maronite prelates press for peace in Gaza, reform in Lebanon, recovery...
They emphasized that Lebanon "faces a unique opportunity on the path to security and reform that should be seized."
‘We are brothers and sisters’: Pakistani cardinal appeals for interfaith peace
“We must rediscover our roots: we are brothers and sisters because we are children of one Mother, as Mahatma Gandhi used to say"
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"
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