Catholic News Service, Author at Maryknoll Magazine

Easter Is a Time of Hope for Peace, Pope Says

Saying Christ’s Resurrection brings hope, Pope Francis celebrated Easter by praying for peace in war-torn parts of the world.

During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis says peace is not “an interval between wars” but is based on humble service to others.

Pope Francis, who avoids inflammatory rhetoric against Russia, questions concept of just war and calls for reconciliation, not escalation

Religious leaders of Ukraine decry atrocities committed against civilians, saying its human rights abuses make Russia a “terrorist state.”

Pope Francis in Malta insists that migrants and refugees must be treated with care and kindness and recognized as brothers and sisters.