Faith

A hundred days in hell

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:22:50 -0400

The most harrowing interview I ever did was with a man who told me in excellent French that his name was Innocent.

'Zimbabwe is burning': Bishop calls for peace amid political protests

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:00:09 -0500

HARARE, Zimbabwe – As political protests in Zimbabwe have turned violent and even fatal, reportedly leaving at least 12 people dead, the bishops of the country have called for peaceful resolutions to the crisis.

Pope Francis prays for new year marked by tenderness, peace

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 10:50:49 -0500

VATICAN – A new year is a chance for a new start, a time to remember that all people are brothers and sisters and a time to nurture amazement that God became human to save all people, Pope Francis said.

Human rights of most vulnerable must be promoted at all times, Pope Francis says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:44:50 -0500

VATICAN – The fundamental rights of all human beings, especially the most vulnerable, must be respected and protected in every situation, Pope Francis said, marking Human Rights Day, Dec.10.

Pope entrusts to Mary victims of disasters, conflict, social tension

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:40:32 -0400

VATICAN CITY – In a week in which natural disasters, war and racial conflicts dominated the headlines, Pope Francis prayed that Mary would bring peace to a divided world.

Cardinal hopes church's history of survival in Iraq will help its future

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY – To understand the current situation in Iraq – the evolving and complex conflicts there, and the fear and resilience of its Christians – one has to understand its past, which is often ignored or unknown in the West, said a former papal representative to the country.

There��Ƶapp hope for the future in Ukraine, says Cardinal Sandri during visit

cna-ewtn@catholicregister.org (CNA/EWTN News) — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:00:00 -0400

KYIV, Ukraine – Shortly after Pope Francis donated money to help those suffering from Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri arrived in the country, saying that while pained, he sees hope for the future.

Central African Republic foes sign church-mediated peace accord

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:00:00 -0400

ROME – The government of the Central African Republic and 13 of the 14 armed groups in the country signed an accord aimed at ending an ethnic and religious conflict that has killed thousands of people.

Vatican officials visit war-torn city of Aleppo

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 10:30:00 -0500

VATICAN CITY – Conveying Pope Francis' closeness to the Syrian people, a Vatican delegation visited Aleppo following the end of the hostilities that left thousands dead and the city in ruins.

Peacebuilding partnership helps Central Africans heal after conflict

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 11:00:00 -0500

BANGUI, Central African Republic – Blindfolds secured tightly, more than a dozen men and women are led by their partners around leafy plants and trees in the compound of an international charity.