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Pope issues new plea for peace in the Middle East
Pope Leo XIV yesterday issued another fervent plea for peace in the Middle East and in all global hot-spots, urging leaders to open genuine spaces of dialogue amid the mounting human cost of the world’s conflicts. Source: Crux.
Using God’s name to justify war a grave sin: Cardinal Pizzaballa
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa says the use of God’s name to justify war is a grave sin, stressing that God is present with those who suffer and die in conflict, not with those who exploit religion for political ends. Source: OSV News.
Pope condemns depiction of war as a ‘video game’
Pope Leo XIV has called out depictions of war that transform it “into a video game”, days after a series of White House social media posts spliced footage of real bomb strikes with clips from popular gaming titles. Source: NCR Online.
Children bear ‘heaviest toll’ in global conflicts, Vatican diplomat tells UN
Children are among those who bear “the heaviest toll” in the global rise of armed conflict and “the increasing acceptance of force as a means of resolving disputes,” a Vatican diplomat has told the United Nations. Source: OSV News.
Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Israel and Hamas have finalised a ceasefire deal to begin on Sunday that could see the fighting in Gaza cease and scores of hostages released on both sides. Source: News.com.au.
Pope reiterates appeal for peace in the world
Pope Francis yesterday reiterated his appeal for peace in the world, saying the fatality statistics coming from Ukraine are “terrible” and that Palestine is suffering “inhumane attacks”. Source: Vatican News.
Pope urges international community to stop Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Pope Francis has made a heartfelt appeal against the escalation of war in Lebanon, calling the volatile situation “unacceptable” and praying for all who are suffering from war. Source: Vatican News.
Pope to politicians: Build a world marked by fraternity, justice, and peace
Pope Francis called the heart of war an “abyss of evil” during a meeting with international Catholic politicians and legislators at the Vatican on Saturday. Source: CNA.