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How St. John Paul II helped bring down the Berlin Wall: 35 years later
By Rudolf Gehrig Rome Newsroom, Nov 9, 2024 / 11:00 am As Germany marks the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall this year, key witnesses are highlighting the crucial role played by St. John Paul II in bringing about the peaceful revolution that transformed Europe. “I am absolutely convinced that …
Pope Francis on Christmas: Saying ‘yes’ to the Prince of Peace means saying ‘no’ to war
By Jonathan Liedl Vatican City, Dec 25, 2023 / 08:33 am On the birthday of the Prince of Peace, Pope Francis called for an end to war in the Holy Land and throughout the world as well as the arms trade that fuels it. Delivering his annual “urbi et orbi” Christmas …
Thousands at Fatima Shrine pray for peace in the Holy Land and Ukraine
By Walter Sanchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 13, 2023 / 18:44 pm A crowd of more than 180,000 pilgrims packed the shrine of the Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal to pray for peace in the Holy Land and Ukraine and “for all the places where peace is lacking.” The …
Ukraine crisis: Pope Francis calls for global day of fasting for peace on Ash Wednesday
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Feb 23, 2022 / 03:07 am Expressing great sadness at the worsening situation in Ukraine, Pope Francis asked world leaders on Wednesday to “make a serious examination of conscience before God.” Speaking at his live-streamed general audience on Feb. 23, the pope called for people to fast …
