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7 ways to participate in day of prayer and fasting called for by Pope Francis

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Oct 26, 2023 / 07:00 am Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land, Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting on Friday, Oct. 27. At the end of his general audience on Oct. 18, Pope Francis said the 27th will be …
Pope Francis implores leaders of Sri Lanka to listen to the cries of the people

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 10, 2022 / 05:45 am Pope Francis on Sunday implored the authorities of Sri Lanka to listen to the cries of their people, suffering under the country’s worst economic crisis in 70 years. “I join in the grief of the people of Sri Lanka, …
Ukraine crisis: Pope Francis calls for global day of fasting for peace on Ash Wednesday

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Feb 23, 2022 / 03:07 am Expressing great sadness at the worsening situation in Ukraine, Pope Francis asked world leaders on Wednesday to “make a serious examination of conscience before God.” Speaking at his live-streamed general audience on Feb. 23, the pope called for people to fast …
Ukrainian Catholic bishops in US beg prayers for peace in their homeland

by Christine Rousselle Philadelphia, Pa., Feb 14, 2022 / 17:05 pm The bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States issued a statement on Saturday requesting prayers as the potential of increased conflict in Ukraine comes to a head. “Over the last few weeks, the world has become …
Major archbishop: Church offers hope amid ‘very dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine crisis

by CNA Staff Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb 4, 2022 / 14:00 pm The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said on Friday that the Church is offering hope to the country’s beleaguered population amid a “very dangerous escalation” in the Ukraine crisis. Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk was speaking on Feb. …
Pope Francis on day of prayer for Ukraine: ‘Please, no more war’

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 26, 2022 / 04:28 am At the beginning of the Catholic Church’s day of prayer for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis made an earnest appeal to those in power: “Please, no more war.” “I invite you to pray for peace in Ukraine and to …
Pope Francis calls for global prayer for peace in the Holy Land

by Christine Rousselle Rome Newsroom, May 21, 2021 / 07:30 am America/Denver (CNA). Pope Francis on Friday asked Catholics around the world to pray for peace in the Middle East as he addressed ambassadors newly accredited to the Holy See. At the conclusion of his speech to the new ambassadors, …
Catholic nun begs police not to shoot protesters during Myanmar unrest

by Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Mar 10, 2021 / 08:10 am MT (CNA).- A religious sister in northern Burma knelt before police on Monday, begging them not to use violent force against protestors. In avideo, Sr. Ann Rose Nu Tawng, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis Xavier, can …
Pope John Paul II’s Prayer for Peace

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you,” grant us peace. Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers …
Pope Francis calls for ‘culture of care’ in 2021 World Peace Day message

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 17, 2020 / 06:05 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis appealed for a “culture of care” in his message for the 2021 World Day of Peace released Thursday. “The culture of care … calls for a common, supportive and inclusive commitment to protecting and promoting …