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Fans of peace call for nuclear-free Northeast Asia
A three-nation Catholic peace meeting in Japan has appealed for an end to militarisation and nuclear arms race in Northeast Asia. Source: UCA News.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expresses dismay over ‘terrible war’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has addressed Christians in the Holy Land with a heartfelt message ahead of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15. Source: Vatican News.
First step on road to peace is forgiveness of foreign debt: Pope
The annual celebration of the World Day of Peace during the Holy Year 2025 will be inspired by “the concepts of hope and forgiveness, which are at the heart of the Jubilee”, the Vatican said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Pope urges all nations to observe Olympic truce
With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in Paris. Source: CNS.
Pope urges world leaders to make peace
Pope Francis yesterday appealed for world leaders to act responsibly, cultivate peace, and pursue negotiations to ongoing conflicts and wars. Source: Vatican News.
Premier, ministers pray for peace with Palestinian Christian community
Sydney’s Palestinian Christians said they were “optimistic” about peace in the Holy Land after NSW Premier Chris Minns and other civic leaders joined their community for Mass on Sunday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vatican fears escalation into ‘no limits’ violence
The shooting of Slovakia’s prime minister and the intensified Russian attacks on northeastern Ukraine are signs of a generalised increase in violence and a lack of a real commitment to dialogue and peace, said the Vatican Secretary of State. Source: OSV News.
Gaza war has deepened rift between Israelis and Palestinians: Cardinal
Sudden peace negotiations or an intervention by the United States will not deliver Israelis and Palestinians from the suffering caused by the war in Gaza, a Jerusalem-based cardinal said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Negotiated peace better than endless war: Pope
In an interview with US broadcaster CBS, Pope Francis has called for an end to the wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and around the world and urged world leaders to negotiate peace. Source: Vatican News.