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Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, spoke about the "courage" and the "madness" of working for peace during his homily during the Mass of the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God, on Jan. 1, 2024, in the Pro-Cathedral of the Latin Patriarchate, in Jerusalem. | Credit: Marinella Bandini

The Church in the Holy Land Rings in the New Year with Pleas for Peace

Jan 1, 2024

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, urged the faithful "to cherish the desire for encounter, to cultivate freedom in relation to all, to overcome ethnic, religious, and identity boundaries."

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Oct. 2, 2019. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis to Sign a New Encyclical on Human Fraternity on October 3

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The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will sign the third encyclical of his pontificate in Assisi on Oct. 3.

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“With concerted good will efforts, we can overcome”: Bishops in Liberia on Challenges

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As Christians across the globe live the Advent Season, the Catholic Bishops in the West African nation of Liberia have used the occasion to call for collective efforts and reliance of God in facing the socio-economic challenges, encouraging dialogue and the nurturing of peace and security.

Saint Francis of Assisi

The Church in the Holy Land Rings in the New Year with Pleas for Peace

Pope Francis to Sign a New Encyclical on Human Fraternity on October 3

“With concerted good will efforts, we can overcome”: Bishops in Liberia on Challenges

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