Pope Francis expressed “great sorrow” over the situation in Ukraine and called on Christians to observe a day of prayer and fasting for peace on Ash Wednesday, March 2.
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All Mexicans must work to build peace, bishops say
In a 10-page document released in late January and read in parishes, the Mexican bishops urged all people to become builders of peace.
USCCB president: Imitate Rev. King’s ‘example, prophetic witness’ in work for justice
The civil rights leader “was driven by the biblical vision of righteousness and truth, a vision that he understood to be reflected in our nation’s founding documents,” Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez said in a Jan. 15 statement.
Kenyan bishop urges calm as tensions rise after attacks
The attacks started Jan. 2, with the kidnapping of one person, who was later shot dead in the village as another four were burned in their house.
On New Year’s, pope says a mature faith is realistic, but hope-filled
Pope Francis insisted peace is a gift from God that requires human action in his Angelus address, Jan. 1.
Sept. 11 attacks point to deeper issues, say Catholic young adults
While 9/11’s impact on national security, civil liberties, travel regulations and Western perceptions of Islam can be clearly identified, assessing the tragedy’s long-term effects on younger generations is less straightforward.
Pope, bishops call for calm, dialogue after Haitian president killed
Pope Francis urged the people of Haiti to shun violence and make a commitment to dialogue and solidarity as the path to a better future.
Haitian church ‘stunned’ by president’s assassination, says bishop
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in an attack in the early hours of July 7 at his home outside of the capital.