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

"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 › ...

Israel last week attacked the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, killing three people and wounding 10 others, according ...

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

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

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

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 prays at Israel's separation barrier on his way to a mass in Manger Square next to the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ in the West ...