Tag: Peace
Seoul archbishop expresses concern as North Korea severs all communication with...
“I think it is appropriate to dream, the image of peaceful coexistence and to continue to keep the light of hope alight in Korean society"
Pope: Respect UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
After the Israeli army fires at UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, the Pope calls for the troops to be respected
Lebanese bishop makes impassioned plea for peace at synod briefing
A Lebanese bishop made an impassioned plea for peace and forgiveness at the Synod on Synodality’s daily press briefing on Saturday, as the assembly’s...
Jerusalem patriarch announces ‘day of prayer and fasting’ on Oct. 7...
“The intensity and impact of the tragedies we have witnessed... have deeply lacerated our conscience and our sense of humanity"
Pope Francis urges prayers for victims of crises in Venezuela, Myanmar,...
“I express my closeness to the Druze community in the Holy Land, and to the people in Palestine, Israel, and Lebanon"
Japan bishop laments ‘globalization of indifference,’ urges end of violence
Archbishop Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo said it is human beings who are creating violence and “it is our indifference that is encouraging it.”
Novena for peace in the Near East announced for Christians, innocents...
The announcement of the novena comes in the midst of ongoing clashes between the Israeli military and Hezbollah
Pope Francis asks Sacred Heart of Jesus to convert hearts who...
Pope Francis also asked people to remember the suffering of persecuted Christians during his Angelus address on June 29
Seoul archbishop urges Koreans to abandon ‘legacy of hatred’
“We need a commitment to build new relationships, even if our circumstances seem dark,” said Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung of Seoul
Tokyo prelate calls for persistent peace efforts beyond historical commemorations
The timing of his message is critical as Japan nears significant war anniversaries that traditionally amplify discussions on peace