In his Christmas Day "Urbi et Orbi", Francis called for "gestures of dialogue and encounter, in order to achieve a just and lasting peace".

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David criticized the state of Israel on Christmas Eve for its relentless attacks in Gaza that have ...

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Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this ...

He made the remarks a day after the start of the Roman Catholic Church’s Holy Year, known as a Jubilee, which takes place ...

The pope opened the Jubilee Holy Doors praying that the Holy Spirit would soften hearts so that "enemies may speak to each ...

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this ...

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message urged "all people of all nations" to find courage "to silence the sounds of ...

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message urges everyone to find courage 'to silence the sounds of arms and overcome ...

He referred specifically to the wars between Russia and Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas war. He also called for an end to other conflicts, whether political, social or military.