The conflict between the Israeli military and Hezbollah militia has deeply affected Lebanon’s most marginalized populations.
War and Peace
Posted inVatican Dispatch
Pope Leo in Algeria: ‘The future belongs to men and women of peace’
“The true struggle for liberation will be definitively won only when peace in our hearts has finally been achieved,” Leo said upon his arrival in Algeria.
Posted inOf Many Things
Trump is trying to distract us from Pope Leo’s calls for peace. Don’t take the bait.
If you are outraged—which would be both understandable and justifiable—by President Donald Trump’s social media attack last night on Pope Leo, take a moment to step back and follow the pope’s example rather than taking the president’s bait.
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Pope Leo says he has ‘no fear’ of Trump or preaching the Gospel
Pope Leo XIV said April 13 he has “no fear” of President Donald Trump’s administration in response to the president’s criticism Sunday night on Truth Social.
Posted inVatican Dispatch
‘Enough of war!’: Full text of Pope Leo’s prayer for peace
Pope Leo at April 11 peace vigil: ’Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life.’
Posted inThe Weekly Dispatch
Settler violence on West Bank threatens ancient Christian communities. Will U.S. help preserve them?
“What is happening to the Palestinians themselves is just sheer terror, designed to make the situation there so unlivable that they leave.”
Posted inPoetry
Not upon a vasty field
Can you push a war down within the mind
where numbers cannot count and people are not people?
Posted inFaith in Focus
A Prayer for Peace in Iran
Lord Jesus Christ, after your Resurrection, you offered your frightened disciples the gift of peace. Hear our prayers for peace today.
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Vatican says report Pentagon officials lectured its ambassador about Pope Leo ‘completely untrue’
“The narrative offered by some media outlets about this meeting is completely untrue,” the Vatican press office statement said.
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Pope Leo amplifies criticism of Iran war and says ‘God does not bless any conflict’
Pope Leo XIV amplified his condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran on Friday, saying that “God does not bless any conflict” and certainly doesn’t side with those who drop bombs.