Pope: Syria, Iraq, Yemen children should ‘touch all consciences’
4 years, 3 months ago

Pope: Syria, Iraq, Yemen children should ‘touch all consciences’

Al Jazeera  

In Christmas message, Pope Francis highlights the plight of children caught in wars and pleads for COVID vaccines to be made available for all. “On this day, when the word of God became a child, let us turn our gaze to the many, all too many, children worldwide, especially in Syria, Iraq and Yemen who still pay the high price of war,” he said. “We can’t let closed nationalisms impede us from living as the true human family that we are,” the pope said. Instead of delivering his “Urbi et Orbi” speech – Latin for “to the city and to the world” – from the central loggia of St Peter’s Square, he read it from inside a cavernous hall at the Apostolic Palace, flanked by two Christmas trees with blinking lights. “At this moment in history, marked by the ecological crisis and grave economic and social imbalances only worsened by the coronavirus pandemic, it is all the more important for us to acknowledge one another as brothers and sisters,” Francis said.

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At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’
3 months ago

At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’

Al Jazeera  

In his Christmas address, Pope Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan. Pope Francis has denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza while appealing for the release of captives and a ceasefire in the war-torn coastal enclave. In his Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” address on Wednesday at the Vatican, Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and …

Calls for global peace during Christmas celebrations
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3 months ago

Calls for global peace during Christmas celebrations

Al Jazeera  

Pope Francis calls for “arms to be silenced” around the world, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan in his Christmas address as he denounces the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used his traditional message to the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on Wednesday to call for talks for a just peace in Ukraine as the …

Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza
3 months ago

Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of worshippers gathered at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City as Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and other clergy celebrated mass. So the war will finish and we will rebuild,” the cardinal said, urging people in Gaza to never be afraid. His visit came as Pope Francis again criticised Israel’s actions in Gaza. The pope recently called for an investigation …

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
3 months ago

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

Hindustan Times  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza. Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas “Let the weapons fall silent and let the Christmas carols ring out!” …

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
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3 months ago

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza. “Let the weapons fall silent and let the Christmas carols ring out!” Francis said, delivering his Sunday blessing from indoors due to a cold and as a …

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
3 months ago

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis called for a …

Pope Francis Unveils Christmas Nativity With Baby Jesus Atop A Keffiyeh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope Francis Unveils Christmas Nativity With Baby Jesus Atop A Keffiyeh

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Pope Francis made a plea for peace while unveiling a nativity featuring baby Jesus nestled in a keffiyeh in Vatican City on Saturday. The pontiff declared “Enough wars, enough violence!” while receiving a delegation of representatives from the Palestinian groups that organized the project by Bethlehem-based artists Johny Andonia and Faten Nastas Mitwasi, Vatican News reported. Part …

Pope Francis pleads for peace in Easter message
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope Francis pleads for peace in Easter message

The Hindu  

Pope Francis urged the world to resist “the logic of weapons” in his Easter message at the Vatican on March 31, easing growing health fears as he greeted thousands of Catholics. In his traditional speech broadcasted worldwide, Francis condemned war as “always an absurdity and a defeat”, raising conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar and beyond. Moments before the blessing, …

Pope renews call for Gaza ceasefire, release of captives in Easter address
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope renews call for Gaza ceasefire, release of captives in Easter address

Al Jazeera  

Pope Francis says his thoughts go to those facing wars, especially children who have ‘forgotten how to smile’. Pope Francis has renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli captives in a peace-focused address marking Easter Sunday, the most important day on the Christian calendar. This year, Francis said his thoughts went particularly to …

'Why all this death?': Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire in Easter address
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Why all this death?': Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire in Easter address

India Today  

Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in an Easter Sunday address that marked the most important day on the Christian calendar by deploring the suffering caused by wars. "I appeal once again that access to humanitarian aid be ensured to Gaza, and call once more for the prompt release of …

The pope delivers Sunday prayers from the Vatican window a day after suffering a mild flu
1 year, 1 month ago

The pope delivers Sunday prayers from the Vatican window a day after suffering a mild flu

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was well enough on Sunday to celebrate his weekly Angelus prayer from the Vatican window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after cancelling his engagements because of a mild flu. A brief announcement on Saturday from the Vatican press office said the 87-years-old pontiff was forced to scrap a planned audience with the Roman deacons …

Watch again: Pope Francis leads New Year’s Day Mass
1 year, 2 months ago

Watch again: Pope Francis leads New Year’s Day Mass

The Independent  

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'Our hearts are in Bethlehem': Pope Francis over Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

'Our hearts are in Bethlehem': Pope Francis over Israel-Hamas war

Hindustan Times  

Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today" prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world.” Pope Francis The pontiff presided Sunday over the evening Mass attended by about 6,500 faithful who took their place amid the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica behind rows of …

In Christmas Day message, Pope Francis decries Gaza’s ‘appalling harvest’ of civilian deaths
1 year, 3 months ago

In Christmas Day message, Pope Francis decries Gaza’s ‘appalling harvest’ of civilian deaths

Live Mint  

Vatican City: Pope Francis said in his Christmas message on Monday that children dying in wars, including in Gaza, are the "little Jesuses of today" and that Israeli strikes there were reaping an "appalling harvest" of innocent civilians. In his Christmas Day "Urbi et Orbi" address, Francis also called the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants "abominable" and …

Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world
55 years, 2 months ago

Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world

Associated Press  

Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its “instruments of death” that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians. Pope Francis speaks before delivering the Urbi et Orbi Christmas’ day blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Monday …

In Christmas Day message, Pope decries Israeli strikes reaping 'appalling harvest' of civilian deaths in Gaza
1 year, 3 months ago

In Christmas Day message, Pope decries Israeli strikes reaping 'appalling harvest' of civilian deaths in Gaza

The Hindu  

Pope Francis said in his Christmas message on December 25 that children dying in wars, including in Gaza, are the "little Jesuses of today" and that Israeli strikes there were reaping an "appalling harvest" of innocent civilians. In his Christmas Day "Urbi et Orbi" address, Pope Francis also called the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants "abominable" and …

Pope decries ‘appalling harvest’ of civilian deaths in Gaza
1 year, 3 months ago

Pope decries ‘appalling harvest’ of civilian deaths in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

In Christmas message, Pope Francis says Israeli strikes are reaping an ‘appalling harvest’ of innocent civilians. Israel’s bombardment of Gaza is reaping an “appalling harvest” of innocent civilians, Pope Francis said in his Christmas message. In his Christmas Day “Urbi et Orbi” address on Monday, the head of the Catholic Church also called the October 7 attack on Israel by …

Pope denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for world peace
1 year, 3 months ago

Pope denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for world peace

LA Times  

Pope Francis waves from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to the throngs of people below before he delivers his Christmas Day blessing. Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its “instruments of death” that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians. “And …

Pope says ‘our hearts are in Bethlehem’ as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s
1 year, 3 months ago

Pope says ‘our hearts are in Bethlehem’ as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today” prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world.” The pontiff presided Sunday over the evening Mass attended by about 6,500 faithful who took their place amid the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica behind rows …

‘Our hearts in Bethlehem’, says Pope in Christmas Eve mass, shadowed by war
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Our hearts in Bethlehem’, says Pope in Christmas Eve mass, shadowed by war

Al Jazeera  

The pontiff opens Christmas celebrations with a message for peace in the Holy Land amid Gaza’s deadliest-ever war. Pope Francis has kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a lament – that Jesus’s message of peace is being drowned out by the “futile logic of war” in the very land he was born. The 87-year-old pontiff said the real message of …

Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and 'futile logic of war' this Christmas
1 year, 3 months ago

Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and 'futile logic of war' this Christmas

NPR  

Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and 'futile logic of war' this Christmas Enlarge this image toggle caption Gregorio Borgia/AP Gregorio Borgia/AP During his Christmas Mass address from inside the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis said his heart is with those suffering in Bethlehem, where the good of God is being muffled by the conflict in Gaza. "Tonight, …

Ailing Pope Francis meets with European rabbis and condemns antisemitism, terrorism, war
1 year, 4 months ago

Ailing Pope Francis meets with European rabbis and condemns antisemitism, terrorism, war

LA Times  

Pope Francis leaves his studio window overlooking St. Peter’s Square after the Angelus noon prayer at the Vatican on Sunday. Pope Francis met with European rabbis on Monday and decried antisemitism, war and terrorism in a written speech that he declined to read, saying he wasn’t feeling well. Francis told the rabbis during the audience in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace …

Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don't be power-hungry
2 years, 3 months ago

Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don't be power-hungry

Hindustan Times  

Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those “ravenous” for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and greedy consumerism. “Do not allow yourself to be overcome by fear, resignation or discouragement.” Jesus’ lying in a manger shows where “the true riches in life are to …

The Latest: Pope meets father of drowned Syrian refugee boy
4 years ago

The Latest: Pope meets father of drowned Syrian refugee boy

Associated Press  

IRBIL, Iraq — The Latest on Pope Francis’ historic visit to Iraq, aimed at rallying the country’s long-beleaguered Christian community and promoting interreligious tolerance : 8 p.m. Pope Francis has met with the father of a Alan Kurdi, a 3-year old Syrian boy who drowned crossing the Mediterranean Sea and whose image drew global attention to the plight of refugees …

Pope Francis visits Iraq’s war-ravaged north on last day of tour
4 years ago

Pope Francis visits Iraq’s war-ravaged north on last day of tour

The Hindu  

Pope Francis arrived in northern Iraq on March 7, where he planned to pray in the ruins of churches damaged or destroyed by Islamic State extremists and celebrate an open-air Mass on the last day of the first-ever papal visit to the country. Francis has also delivered a message of interreligious tolerance and fraternity to Muslim leaders, including in an …

Pope Arrives In Iraq To Rally Christians Despite Pandemic
4 years ago

Pope Arrives In Iraq To Rally Christians Despite Pandemic

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BAGHDAD — Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday to urge the country’s dwindling number of Christians to stay put and help rebuild the country after years of war and persecution, brushing aside the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns to make his first-ever papal visit. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Iraqis were eager to welcome Francis’ …

Pope shares worries for Yemen war victims in New Year message
4 years, 2 months ago

Pope shares worries for Yemen war victims in New Year message

Al Jazeera  

Conflict, which has seen increased violence in recent days, is causing ‘numerous innocent victims’, Christian leader says. Pope Francis reappeared on Friday after chronic sciatic pain forced him to miss the Church’s New Year services, and made no mention of his ailment as he delivered his traditional appeal for world peace. “I express my sorrow and concern for the further …

Pope on COVID-19 vaccine: Needy, vulnerable must come first
4 years, 3 months ago

Pope on COVID-19 vaccine: Needy, vulnerable must come first

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all, insisting that the first in line should be the most vulnerable and needy, regardless of who holds the patents for the shots. “We can’t let closed nationalisms impede us from living as the true human family that we are,” the pope …

Pope Francis appeals for peace in global flashpoints
5 years, 3 months ago

Pope Francis appeals for peace in global flashpoints

The Hindu  

Pope Francis appealed for peace in many of the world’s hotspots, singling out the crises in the Middle East, Venezuela and Lebanon as well as armed conflicts ravaging many African countries. “May he bring comfort to the beloved Syrian people who still see no end to the hostilities that have rent their country over the last decade,” he said, urging …

Pope Francis blames Europe and US for deaths of children in Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan
5 years, 11 months ago

Pope Francis blames Europe and US for deaths of children in Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis has blamed Europe …

Pope Francis pleads for migrants at Christmas mass, asks followers to not ignore plight of those 'driven from their land'
7 years, 3 months ago

Pope Francis pleads for migrants at Christmas mass, asks followers to not ignore plight of those 'driven from their land'

Firstpost  

Pope Francis in his Christmas eve mass urged the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics not to ignore the plight of migrants who are “driven from their land” because of leaders willing to shed “innocent blood” Vatican City: Pope Francis in his Christmas eve mass urged the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics not to ignore the plight of migrants who are “driven from …

Pope Francis slams 'rejection' of asylum seekers in Easter Sunday message
8 years, 11 months ago

Pope Francis slams 'rejection' of asylum seekers in Easter Sunday message

ABC  

Pope Francis has spoken out against the "rejection" of migrants and refugees in his Easter message, as Europe struggles with its biggest migration crisis since World War II. Key points: Pope opens arms to asylum seekers at Easter Sunday mass Offers message of hope in wake of terror attacks Says good will and cooperation will solve Syria war Security was …

‘Need for unity against terror atrocities’
9 years, 3 months ago

‘Need for unity against terror atrocities’

The Hindu  

Pope Francis urged the world in his Christmas message on Friday to unite to end atrocities by Islamist militants that he said were causing immense suffering in many countries. Security was tight at the Vatican as Pope Francis, marking the third Christmas since his election in 2013, read his traditional Christmas Day “Urbi et Orbi” address from the central balcony …

Pope Francis fears Isis jihadists 'infiltrating' Europe through refugee crisis
9 years, 6 months ago

Pope Francis fears Isis jihadists 'infiltrating' Europe through refugee crisis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis has warned there …

Pope Francis urges Filipinos to protect children, give them hope
10 years, 2 months ago

Pope Francis urges Filipinos to protect children, give them hope

The Hindu  

Pope Francis ended his Asian pilgrimage Sunday with an appeal for the future of the Catholic Church, urging an estimated 3 million rain-soaked Filipinos to protect their young from sin and vice so they can instead become missionaries of the faith. “And we need to care for our young people, not allowing them to be robbed of hope and condemned …

Pope Francis uses Christmas address to condemn Islamic State's 'brutal persecution' of minorities
10 years, 3 months ago

Pope Francis uses Christmas address to condemn Islamic State's 'brutal persecution' of minorities

ABC  

Pope Francis has condemned the "brutal persecution" of minorities by Islamic State insurgents in his Christmas message, urging people not to be indifferent to the suffering of so many around the world. Tens of thousands of people turned out on St Peter's Square to hear the Argentine pope deliver his traditional blessing and the "urbi et orbi" - a message …

Pope celebrates Christmas night mass with call to Iraqi refugees
10 years, 3 months ago

Pope celebrates Christmas night mass with call to Iraqi refugees

The Hindu  

Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve with a late-night mass on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica and a phone call to some Iraqi refugees forced to flee their homes by Islamic State militants. During the mass hours later in St. Peter’s, Pope Francis echoed some of the themes he raised in the phone call as he reflected on the Nativity scene. …

Pope Celebrates Christmas Eve Mass, Calls Iraqi Refugees
10 years, 3 months ago

Pope Celebrates Christmas Eve Mass, Calls Iraqi Refugees

NPR  

Pope Celebrates Christmas Eve Mass, Calls Iraqi Refugees Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve with a late-night Mass Wednesday in St. Peter's Basilica and a phone call to some Iraqi refugees forced to flee their homes by Muslim militants. During the Mass hours later in St. Peter's, Francis echoed some of the themes he raised in the phone call as he …

Pope Francis: 'Many Tears This Christmas'
10 years, 3 months ago

Pope Francis: 'Many Tears This Christmas'

NPR  

Pope Francis: 'Many Tears This Christmas' Enlarge this image toggle caption Alessandra Tarantino/AP Alessandra Tarantino/AP Pope Francis, in his Christmas Day blessing in St. Peter's Square, denounced the "brutal persecution" of religious and ethnic minorities and condemned conflicts in Ukraine, Libya and elsewhere. It was his second "Urbi et Orbi" message since becoming pope last year, the pontiff also lamented …

Pope decries killing of ‘defenceless’ Syrians
12 years, 3 months ago

Pope decries killing of ‘defenceless’ Syrians

The Hindu  

Pope Benedict XVI wished Christmas peace to the world on Tuesday, decrying the slaughter of the “defenceless” in Syria and urging Israelis and Palestinians to find the courage to negotiate. Delivering the Vatican’s traditional Christmas day message from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Benedict also encouraged Arab spring nations, especially Egypt, to build just and respectful societies. In …

Pope Urges End To Syria Bloodshed, Peace Worldwide
13 years, 3 months ago

Pope Urges End To Syria Bloodshed, Peace Worldwide

India TV News  

Vatican City, Dec 25: Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the bloodshed in Syria and the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in his Christmas message today, an appeal for peace that was challenged by deadly attacks on Nigerian churches. Benedict delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” speech from the central loggia of St Peter's Basilica overlooking a sun-drenched piazza …

Pope Christmas message calls for end to violence in Syria
13 years, 3 months ago

Pope Christmas message calls for end to violence in Syria

The Hindu  

Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the bloodshed in Syria and the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in his Christmas message on Sunday, an appeal for peace that was challenged by deadly attacks on Nigerian churches. The 84-year-old pope, fresh off a late-night Christmas Eve Mass, said he prayed that the birth of Jesus, which Christmas celebrates, would …

Pope calls for end of conflict in world's crisis zones-英语点津
17 years, 3 months ago

Pope calls for end of conflict in world's crisis zones-英语点津

China Daily  

Pope calls for end of conflict in world's crisis zones Download Pope Benedict XVI has used his traditional Christmas day message to appeal for an end to the bloody conflicts in Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere around the world. A huge crowd in Saint Peter's Square applauded when Pope Benedict appeared at the central balcony of the basilica to …

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