In his [2002] World Day of Peace message, John Paul II taught a truth many Catholics have seemingly forgotten: that ‘peace,’ ...

Catholic clergy are calling for prayer and peace following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran Feb. 28 that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as well as senior leaders and civilians. "We pray that ...

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The overarching forum of African Catholic leaders looked to the future of the church on the continent. NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — African Catholic leaders called for peace, dialogue ...

Pope Leo XIV prayed for world leaders to "abandon projects of death" in a video message released by the Vatican on March 5, 2026, calling on people around the world to pray for peace. Credit: OSV News ...