At the Sakhir Palace in Awali on November 3, Pope Francis addressed the civil authorities and diplomatic corps of Bahrain. He thought of the country’s “Tree of Life,” a national symbol and “emblem of vitality,” which inspired his reflections on “the themes of respect, tolerance and religious freedom,” on the global labour crisis, the environment ...read more

At the Colosseum in Rome on October 25, Pope Francis addressed an interreligious prayer meeting for peace. At a time when “the use of atomic weapons is threatened outright,” even in Europe, the Holy Father’s prayer for peace was “a heartfelt plea” and an appeal to the progress in “fraternal relations between religions.”   Prayer ...read more

The eyes of the world are fixed on Ukraine, and our hearts turn to our fellow human beings. Terrible tragedies like this beg the question: Where is God? ...read more

Read the full text of the Appeal for Peace given by Pope Francis at the International Meeting of Prayer for Peace in Rome yesterday. ...read more

How can we let God transform the evil that is in us and around us into good? Julian Paparella reflects on the Gospel for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. ...read more

Read the full text of the message on nuclear weapons given by Pope Francis at the Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Park in Nagasaki on November 24, 2019. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address given at a meeting for peace in Hiroshima on November 24, 2019, during his apostolic visit to Japan. ...read more

How do we find the peace that Jesus offers us? Deacon Robin Cheung reflects on the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to civil and religious leaders of South Sudan, urging them to bring peace and healing to their people. ...read more

Pope Francis at Angelus – January 1, 2018 A “horizon of peace” for migrants and refugees During his midday Angelus prayer on New Year’s Day, Pope Francis urged that refugees, migrants and everyone be ensured a future of peace, saying it is everyone’s right. Pope Francis on New Year’s Day raised his voice on behalf ...read more