“Only by serving the cause of peace, will you make a name for yourselves in the annals of history,” Pope Francis told them.
Pope urges world leaders to ‘work for peace, not weapons’
Pope: Under right conditions, nations may buy weapons for self-defense
Speaking to journalists Sept. 15 after his three-day trip to Kazakhstan, the pope responded to a question regarding the sale of weapons to Ukraine.
Nation/World news briefs: Sept. 12, 2022
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In the spotlight: Ukraine war, papal audience, Kenyan elections, Orthodox church fire
Path of peace: Shadow of war looms over pope’s Kazakhstan visit
While the purpose of Pope Francis’ visit to Kazakhstan will be to attend the Congress of World and Traditional Religions, the interreligious meeting also will serve as the backdrop for his long-awaited meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill.
War and peace: Ukraine ambassador sees vital role for Vatican
In an interview with Catholic News Service, the ambassador spoke about the current situation in his country, the possibility of a papal trip to Kyiv and the effect the war has had on relations between the Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church.
Pope calls for peace in Sri Lanka, Libya, Ukraine
Pope Francis called on authorities in Sri Lanka to listen to the cries of their people and renewed his calls for peace in Ukraine which have continued to fend off attacks from Russia.
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In the spotlight: Our Lady of Fatima anniversary, war in Ukraine, unrest in Sri Lanka