We Catholics are fighting too much amongst ourselves. Our sometimes unclear, not-careful-enough leadership doesn’t always help the faithful bring our best selves forward, so that we may be a church speaking credibly to the world of Christ.
There’s only us: Becoming the church we want to see
Cries for peace can’t be ignored, pope says at interreligious meeting
The religious leaders gathered in Rome, he said, have heard the plea for peace that is “suppressed in so many areas of the world, violated by all too many acts of violence, and denied even to children and the elderly, who have not been spared the bitter sufferings of war.”
Ethiopian bishop urges action to save millions in renewed war in Tigray
Fighting began again Aug. 24, shattering a five-month humanitarian truce the government announced in May to allow aid to reach millions of needy people. During the period some food, medicines and other basic needs reached the region.
As fighting continues in Myanmar, thousands take refuge in churches
Thousands of people have taken refuge in churches and convents as Myanmar’s military continues to fight local resistance forces.