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Pope Francis repeatedly insisted that “every war is a defeat.” For Francis, war is “a senseless and inconclusive venture” because “no one emerges a winner.” This distressing statement sounds so true for those who have lived through the unfortunate experience of war or a tragic conflict of some sort....
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"With our presence, we bring the presence of the Pope, of the universal Church, and of the Lebanese Church, together with closeness and solidarity, because people need to feel understood and accompanied, embraced by the love of the Church itself.”...
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War and the suffering associated with it have been gamified and turned into entertainment that seeks clicks, reactions and emotional stimulation....
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For half a century, popes have condemned war in sweeping terms—war itself, not just this or that specific war....
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On this feast of the Ascension, we stand, looking into the sky, devastated but hopeful. May the Spirit fill our hearts as we commit to no more war....
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Christian schools in Jerusalem could be at risk after teachers who reside in the West Bank are being denied teaching permits, reported the Vatican's Fides agency. This denial could result in more than 200 Christian teachers losing their jobs and being unable to teach in Jerusalem’s Christian schools....
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Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists about his mission to proclaim the Gospel to all peoples, recalls child victims of the wars in Iran and Lebanon, condemns the death penalty, and insists on respect for international law....
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When he was missioned to Beirut last fall, Fr. Doug Jones, a recently ordained Jesuit priest, expected to spend his time conducting research and administering sacraments. ...
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We must not allow ourselves to feel overwhelmed by the hellish powers of war. For as followers of the Prince of Peace, we know that love is indeed more powerful than the hatred of war....
Pope Francis repeatedly insisted that “every war is a defeat.” For Francis, war is “a senseless and inconclusive venture” because “no one emerges a winner.” This distressing statement sounds so true for those who have lived through the unfortunate experience of war or a tragic conflict of some sort....
"With our presence, we bring the presence of the Pope, of the universal Church, and of the Lebanese Church, together with closeness and solidarity, because people need to feel understood and accompanied, embraced by the love of the Church itself.”...
War and the suffering associated with it have been gamified and turned into entertainment that seeks clicks, reactions and emotional stimulation....
For half a century, popes have condemned war in sweeping terms—war itself, not just this or that specific war....
On this feast of the Ascension, we stand, looking into the sky, devastated but hopeful. May the Spirit fill our hearts as we commit to no more war....
Christian schools in Jerusalem could be at risk after teachers who reside in the West Bank are being denied teaching permits, reported the Vatican's Fides agency. This denial could result in more than 200 Christian teachers losing their jobs and being unable to teach in Jerusalem’s Christian schools....
Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists about his mission to proclaim the Gospel to all peoples, recalls child victims of the wars in Iran and Lebanon, condemns the death penalty, and insists on respect for international law....
When he was missioned to Beirut last fall, Fr. Doug Jones, a recently ordained Jesuit priest, expected to spend his time conducting research and administering sacraments. ...
We must not allow ourselves to feel overwhelmed by the hellish powers of war. For as followers of the Prince of Peace, we know that love is indeed more powerful than the hatred of war....