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Diane Scharper
Paul Lynch’s 'Prophet Song' was inspired by the Syrian Civil War and the plight of those seeking refuge from the destruction and death occurring in Syria.
Palestinians line up for food in Rafah, Gaza Strip, on March 12. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
Politics & SocietyThe Weekly Dispatch
Kevin Clarke
In Gaza, “nowhere is safe” and “hunger is everywhere.”
FaithNews
Nicole Winfield - Associated Press
The ruckus over the pope’s comments once again put the Vatican’s diplomatic corps in the position of having to smooth over Francis’ informal, off-the-cuff way of speaking.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmitro Kuleba, said on Sunday that Ukraine will “never” raise the white flag to negotiate with Russia, and criticized the pope’s remarks for asking to do just this.
Pope Francis gives his blessing at the end of the recitation of the Angelus in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 11, 2024. On March 3, he renewed his call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza while while speaking to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
At the noon prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis called for a cease-fire and for “the continuation of negotiations” to bring about the release of hostages taken by Hamas and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
“Americans should be against killing Israelis but also against killing Palestinians,” the political activist Mustafa Barghouti said in an interview with Gerard O’Connell.