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Trump’s threat against people of Iran unacceptable: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has asked “all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war,” and called for a return to the negotiating table to pursue peaceful solutions, noting that attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law. Source: Vatican News.
Cardinal evacuated from Iran to Rome prays for peace
During a vigil for peace on Monday evening in the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome, Cardinal Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan, invoked God as “great and merciful,” affirming his designs of peace and rejection of war. Source: EWTN News.
More than 80 scientists sign Vatican peace manifesto
The Pontifical Academy for Life has launched the initiative Scientists for Peace, an appeal to scientists, researchers, and academics worldwide to promote the pursuit of peace through scientific research and international cooperation. Source: EWTN News.
Pope appeals for end to all antisemitism, prejudice
Pope Leo XIV yesterday called for an end to all antisemitism, prejudice, oppression and persecution worldwide. Source: Catholic News Service.
Evil can only be overcome with good: Pope
Peace is built on respect for all people, Pope Leo XIV said on Sunday after praying the Angelus with visitors gathered in St Peter’s Square. Source: CNS.
Peace must be protected and cultivated: Pope
The “confrontational” tone dominating both global and national politics is “deepening instability and unpredictability day by day”, Pope Leo XIV wrote in his message for World Peace Day. Source: CNS.
Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon teaches that peace is possible: Pope
Pope Leo XIV said his encounter with religious leaders during his apostolic journey to Türkiye and Lebanon last week teaches that peace is possible if Christians and people of other faiths build it together. Source: Vatican News.
Replace war with reconciliation and prayer: Pope
Pope Leo XIV joined religious leaders in prayer at Rome’s Colosseum yesterday, calling for an end to war and a renewed commitment to reconciliation and prayer. Source: Vatican News.
Parish priest describes Gaza’s ‘tsunami’ of destruction
As a peace deal nears, Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza City’s Catholic parish, said the entire Gaza Strip has experienced a “tsunami” of destruction. Source: OSV News.