War and peace

Pope Leo XIV is renewing urgent calls for peace, following a powerful April 11 prayer vigil where he warned that “war divides,” “arrogance tramples,” and only God’s truth can enlighten …

House Republicans blocked a measure to limit Trump’s war-making ability in Iran; Vice President JD Vance travelled to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán; and more.

Direct and public incitement of genocide, along with conspiracy and attempts to commit genocide, are punishable under the Genocide Convention.

The event featured readings from the Book of Genesis and the Quran about Abraham and Sarah welcoming three strangers and offering them a meal in their tent.

President Donald Trump gave a prime time address to the nation justifying the ongoing Iran war, a day after Pope Leo XIV called for him to seek an off-ramp.

“Christians are called today to be co-workers for peace with Christ, who even in our day wishes to share that gift with humanity.”

Catholic clergy are calling for prayer and peace following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran Feb. 28 that killed Iran’s supreme leader and prompted counterattacks.

“Peace is when our heart and our life are inhabited by silence, meditation and listening to God; because God never blesses violence.”

The Trump administration’s stated plans to acquire Greenland for the U.S. are being met with concern by residents, said the Arctic island’s Catholic priest.

As people in the Philippines mourned the loss of more than 200 people and massive damage from a typhoon in early November, Pope Leo XIV offered his prayers.