Pope Francis called Sunday for a ceasefire in Gaza to be "immediately respected", as he thanked mediators and urged a boost in humanitarian aid as well as the return of hostages.

Vásquez was most recently selected by Francis to oversee the Diocese of Tyler, also in Texas, after he dismissed its former ...

"Thanks to all the parties involved in this important outcome. I hope it'll be immediately respected by the parties and all ...

Pope Francis expressed concern about "the increasingly concrete threat of a world war" at a New Year's reception for foreign ...

During his Angelus address on Jan. 19, 2025, at the Vatican, Pope Francis thanked those who mediated the latest ceasefire in ...

Pope Francis called for peace around the world and for global conflicts to end in his annual “Urbi et Orbi” Christmas message to the faithful. Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter ...

new video loaded: Pope Francis’ Christmas Message Calls for Peace Amid War Pope Francis called for cease-fires for the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East during his Christmas message in ...

On Christmas Day, Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ... Entering through that Door calls for the sacrifice involved in taking a step forward, leaving behind our disputes ...

In his "Urbit et Orbi" (to the City and the world) Christmas address, Pope Francis called for a global effort to "silence the sound of arms and overcome divisions," urging reconciliation and peace ...

The pope pointed to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump as an example of growing polarization and mistrust.

‘May there be a ceasefire, may the hostages be released and aid be given to the people worn out by hunger and by war.’ Pope Francis called for an end to war in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza ...

particularly to the dear community in Gaza," Pope Francis said Wednesday on Christmas Day as he called for "lasting peace" in the world. "May there be a ceasefire, may the hostages be released and ...