VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “barbarity of war” and forced displacement of people have to end, and civilians and places of ...

Yesterday, it was announced that the Holy Family Church — a shelter and place of worship for Catholics in Gaza — was struck ...

"Sadly, this act adds to the continuous military attacks against the civilian population and places of worship in Gaza." ...

"I renew my call for an immediate ceasefire. Only dialogue and reconciliation can ensure enduring peace!" View Entire Post › ...

Pope Leo, whose role in advocating for peace in Gaza has become notably stark since Israel struck the territory's only ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Pope Leo on Friday, the Vatican said, a day after an Israeli strike on ...

Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “barbarity” of the Gaza war and called out “collective punishment” as officials said dozens ...

An Israeli army strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza last week has pushed the Vatican to change its tone on Israel and ...

On Friday evening, Pope Leo XIV spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a tank hit the only Catholic church ...

Pope Francis affirmed Israel's right to defend itself during a general audience on Wednesday, but he questioned if violence would solve the border conflict. The pontiff made the remarks during his ...

Pope Francis criticized military attacks that go "beyond morality" after he was asked about Israel's recent escalation of attacks in Lebanon that targeted top Hezbollah commanders.

Pope Francis, speaking Wednesday to his general audience at the Vatican, says the world must choose the side “of peace" in the Israel-Hamas war.