Pope calls for Mideast cease-fire; prays for peace in Ukraine, Haiti
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called again for “an immediate cease-fire on all fronts” in the Middle East,…
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As wider war threatens Middle East, pope asks Mary to intercede
byBy Cindy Wooden ROME — As fighting in the Middle East intensified and spread, Pope Francis turned to Mary, begging her to “intercede for…
Pope calls escalation of conflict in Middle East ‘unacceptable’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East “unacceptable,” after…
Ursuline Sisters plan day of prayer for peace Sept. 11
byIn response to continued violence and injustice around the world, the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville are inviting the community to join them in praying…
Trip revealed dichotomy of the Holy Land
byBy Glenn Rutherford, Record Editor The news out of the Middle East seems to unfold like some continuous newsreel footage from long ago. The…