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Archbishop Coakley Emphasizes Support for Holy Father’s Renewed Call for Peace in Iran
Posted on 04/1/2026 08:30 AM (USCCB News Releases)
WASHINGTON - “During this holiest of weeks, let us continue to pray ardently for mutually respectful and effective dialogue that leads to a cease-fire and a negotiated end to the conflict with Iran,” said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. On Palm Sunday, the start of Holy Week when Christians commemorate Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection, Pope Leo XIV said, “Just as the Church contemplates the mystery of the Lord’s Passion, we cannot forget those who today are truly sharing in his suffering.”
Archbishop Coakley expressed support for the Administration’s indication that war with Iran may end soon, and emphasized the renewed call made by the Holy Father for peace, saying:
“The longer the conflict with Iran continues, including the risk of deploying ground troops to the region, the greater the risk of a dramatic escalation risking an ever-greater regional conflict. I welcome the Administration’s indications that the war with Iran may soon be coming to an end. And I join our Holy Father’s urgent calls for the Administration and all parties involved to take decisive action toward an immediate ceasefire, and for effective dialogue to resolve this dangerous impasse.
“Pope Leo XIV made clear: ‘Brothers and sisters, this is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war.’
“Emboldened by Easter’s powerful, transformative grace, I urge the faithful to continue praying ardently for mutual respectful and effective dialogue, and that we Christians be true to our vocation as peacemakers, the ‘light of the world’ and the ‘salt of the earth’ (Matthew 5:13-14).”
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Bishop Shomali: Let us not forget Gaza and the West Bank
Posted on 04/1/2026 08:23 AM ()
In an interview with Vatican News, the vicar general of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem calls for continued attention to Gaza and the West Bank as “two million people are still suffering.”
Fr. Patton: Good Friday meditations are not to judge, but to inspire change
Posted on 04/1/2026 07:19 AM ()
Father Francesco Patton, author of the meditations for the Pope's Good Friday 'Via Crucis' at the Colosseum in Rome, notes that even today, many people are living a Way of the Cross.
Pope Leo to wash the feet of 12 Roman priests on Holy Thursday
Posted on 04/1/2026 06:07 AM ()
During the Mass "in Coena Domini" on Holy Thursday, Pope Leo will wash the feet of twelve priests - eleven of whom he ordained last year.
St. Hugh of Grenoble: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Posted on 04/1/2026 06:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)
Chrism Mass in Chicago: Cardinal Cupich calls priests to be 'sacraments of peace'
Posted on 04/1/2026 04:37 AM ()
During Chrism Mass at the Holy Name Cathedral, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, reflects on mission, war, and the quiet language of the holy oils, urging the Church to reject violence and bear witness to peace that transforms hearts rather than dominates them.
Catholic entrepreneurs in Asia urged to align business with mission and justice
Posted on 04/1/2026 04:26 AM ()
As the Church prepares for Easter during Holy Week, Asian Catholic business leaders attend an online UNIAPAC Asia event to explore their vocation as missionary disciples in the marketplace.
St. Benjamin: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Posted on 03/31/2026 06:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)
St. Peter Regulatus: Saint of the Day for Monday, March 30, 2026
Posted on 03/30/2026 06:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)
St. Berthold: Saint of the Day for Sunday, March 29, 2026
Posted on 03/29/2026 06:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)