In a letter dated Feb. 23, Bishop Patrick Neary asked parishes to take up a special collection for earthquake relief on the weekend of Feb. 25-26 or the weekend of March 4-5.
Bishop Neary asks for special collection for Turkey-Syria earthquake relief
Don’t give up hope for peace, keep providing aid, pope tells charities
“Let us not stop praying, fasting, helping and working so that the paths of peace find space in the jungle of conflicts,” the pope said June 23.
After 11 years of conflict, Syria ‘off media’s radar,’ cardinal says
As much of the world’s attention is turned toward the pandemic and the current crisis in Ukraine, the conflict that has engulfed Syria for over a decade has been largely forgotten, said the apostolic nuncio to Syria.
Pope prays Christmas will bring yearning for peace, dialogue
Before giving his Christmas blessing to the city of Rome and to the world, Pope Francis drew attention to the many places around the globe and within human hearts in need of Jesus, the prince of peace.
Photos of the Week: Nov. 1, 2021
In the spotlight: President meets with pope, “rally nuns,” “voice of the unborn”
Photos of the Week: March 22, 2021
In the spotlight: St. Patrick’s Day, vigil for shooting victims, Myanmar violence
Photos of the Week: Jan. 17-24, 2021
In the spotlight this week: presidential inauguration, pro-life rally, COVID-19 memorial.
Pope encourages church’s efforts to bring peace, aid to Syria, Iraq
Pope Francis sent a video message Dec. 10 to an online meeting about the Syrian and Iraqi humanitarian crises.