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Bishop Berardi appeals to Christians and Muslims to unite in prayer for peace
Posted on 03/6/2026 08:14 AM ()
The Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia calls on believers of all faiths to pray “so that the roar of missiles may cease” and that the people of the Middle East may live in communion, highlighting the spiritual context in which the conflict has erupted.
Fresh Israel–Iran strikes reported overnight
Posted on 03/6/2026 07:43 AM ()
Angolan Bishops prepare nation for Pope Leo XIV’s visit with Pastoral Letter and official prayer
Posted on 03/6/2026 07:33 AM ()
In their first plenary assembly for 2026, the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome (CEAST) convened recently in the country’s capital, Luanda. During the meeting, they issued a Pastoral Letter and approved the official prayer for the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Angola.
Laudato Si’ Village: A new 'Global Alliance' dedicated to integral ecology
Posted on 03/6/2026 07:33 AM ()
On March 9 and 10, the Laudato Si’ Center for Higher Education and the University of Notre Dame will launch the Global Alliance, an international initiative that brings together universities and international organizations committed to fight climate change.
Cardinal David: When war is played like a video game
Posted on 03/6/2026 07:01 AM ()
The Vice President of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reflects on the growing conflict in the Middle East, warning that digital warfare can make violence appear distant from the human suffering it causes.
St. Colette: Saint of the Day for Friday, March 06, 2026
Posted on 03/6/2026 07:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)
‘It’s not our war, but we’re targeted anyway’: Bombs fall on Iraqi Kurdistan
Posted on 03/6/2026 05:20 AM ()
Dilan Adamat, founder of The Return and a resident of Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, speaks to Vatican News about the recent strikes on the region, and what they mean for Iraq’s long-suffering Christian community.
First Lenten Sermon: Peace comes from the courage to be small
Posted on 03/6/2026 05:09 AM ()
Fr. Roberto Pasolini, the Preacher of the Papal Household, gives his first Lenten meditation, with Pope Leo XIV in attendance, reflecting on the importance of humility as part of our ongoing conversion.
Salesians open shelters for families fleeing bombardment in Lebanon
Posted on 03/6/2026 04:56 AM ()
As the war in the Middle East expands, the Salesians of Don Bosco have temporarily turned their closed schools into centers for civilians displaced by the bombardments in Lebanon.
Papal Preacher: Humble power of love produces peace even amid conflict
Posted on 03/6/2026 03:34 AM ()
Fr. Roberto Pasolini, Preacher of the Papal Household, speaks to Vatican News about the themes at the center of the Lenten sermons, which he will deliver every Friday from March 6 to 27.