Pope Francis knows his appeals for an end to the war in Ukraine carry little weight with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but he also knows he has an obligation to continue speaking out and rallying others to join him in praying for peace.
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Loyola’s Leaders Say Pope Francis’ Dialogue With Students Was Weeks in the Making
When leaders at Loyola University Chicago set out to find a way to discuss the upcoming world Synod of Bishops on synodality with students, they did not set out to host a dialogue with Pope Francis.
‘With a Heart Broken,’ Pope Prays for Peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis said his heart was “broken” by the war in Ukraine, and he pleaded again, “Silence the weapons!”
Pope Phones Ukrainian Archbishop, Offers Encouragement, Prayers
As Russian troops approached Ukraine’s capital, Pope Francis phoned the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, offering his encouragement and promising, “I will do everything I can” to help.
Pope Francis Visits Russian Embassy to Express Concern Over War
As Russia continued its assault on Ukraine and Russian troops pressed toward the capital, Kyiv, Pope Francis left the Vatican Feb. 25 to pay a visit to the Russian ambassador to the Holy See.
Pope Francis Ordered to Rest Painful Knee, Cancels Participation In Two Key Events
Pope Francis will not be attending two scheduled public events so he can rest a painful knee, the Vatican said.
Ditch Digital Addictions For Lent, Pope Francis Says
Christians must persevere in generously doing good in the world, bolstered by prayer and by fighting evil in their own lives, including an addiction to digital media, Pope Francis said.
Cannon Fodder of War Drowns Out the Pope
When the storms of war are gathering, warlike men seldom listen to popes.
Pope Francis Calls for Day of Prayer, Fasting for Peace in Ukraine
As the threat of war loomed over the world, Pope Francis called on people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday.
Pope Francis’ Full Opening Speech at International Conference on the Priesthood
The following is Pope Francis’ full opening speech at the symposium on the priesthood that has gathered priests, bishops, and theologians from around the world to the Vatican.