Peace Archives

Violence in eastern Congo ‘out of control’, bishop says

Feb 27, 2021

Several prominent officials in the Congolese Bishops’ Conference have voiced sadness over an incident earlier this week that left Italy’s ambassador to the country and two others dead, stressing the need to do more to promote peace.

By Elise Ann Allen

Myanmar bishops call for end to ‘blood in the streets’

Feb 23, 2021

Nearly a month after a military coup ousted Myanmar’s government, the country’s bishops have urged leaders in all parties at every level to strive for peace and reconciliation after two people died in protests over the weekend.

By Elise Ann Allen

Pope sees MLK’s plea to love, nonviolence as remedy to modern turmoil

Jan 18, 2021

Amid a modern social and political climate laced with historic levels of vitriol and division, legendary civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. offers a message that also hits close to home for Pope Francis.

By Elise Ann Allen

Exiled archbishop appeals for forgiveness after emotional return to Belarus

Dec 28, 2020

After his return from a 4-month exile, Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz of Minsk used his Christmas liturgies to plead for unity, reconciliation, and forgiveness amid his country’s ongoing political upheaval.

By Elise Ann Allen

Pope on Christmas calls Covid vaccines ‘light of hope,’ urges access for the poor

Dec 25, 2020

On Christmas day, as many are cooped inside unable to see friends and family due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis issued an appeal for peace and brotherhood, urging political leaders to ensure that scientific developments move forward, there is equal access to vaccines and other treatments.

By Elise Ann Allen

Bethlehem Peace Light tradition continues, despite pandemic

Nov 29, 2020

The year, the Christmas tradition of the Peace Light of Bethlehem continues, despite COVID-19 restrictions and border and church closures.

By Anli Serfontein

Peace in South Sudan closer after opposition group accepts ceasefire deal

Nov 14, 2020

In a significant move in South Sudan’s peace process, the country’s main opposition group Friday announced their adherence, thanks to the intercession of the Sant’Egidio community, to a 2018 peace deal that until recently they had opposed.

By Elise Ann Allen

Pope wearing a mask appeals for fraternity at interfaith prayer

Oct 20, 2020

During an ecumenical and interreligious prayer liturgy for peace Tuesday, Pope Francis issued an appeal to fraternity as a remedy to war and conflict, insisting that love is what allows room for brotherhood to happen.

By Elise Ann Allen