‘Each new conflict’ in region ‘reopens old wounds,’ says Chaldean Catholic archbishop in Iraq
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News A Chaldean archbishop told OSV News June 23 that he has been unable to contact his fellow bishop in…
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‘Stop the tragedy of war,’ pope says after U.S. bombs Iran
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY- Hours after the United States bombed the sites of three nuclear-enrichment facilities in Iran, Pope Leo…
Pope: Resist the ‘temptation’ of embracing weapons
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a…
As ‘new nightmare’ unfolds between Israel and Iran, ‘never-ending tragedy’ in Gaza continues
byBy OSV News JERUSALEM — As Israel’s continued bombardment of Iran entered its fifth day, Catholic clergy in both countries called for peace and…
Morality of drone warfare questioned after attack on Iranian general
byBy Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The tweet early Jan. 3 from Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee, asked for prayers….
Pope prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States…