Tag: Peace
D-Day commemorations remind us to not forget the devastation of war
As D-day commemorations begin, Pope Francis reminds us of the importance of peace and the courage it takes to achieve it.
The current state of the Sudan conflict: A year on
One year on, the war in Sudan continues relentlessly. With nearly 15,000 dead and millions displaced, the United Nations has described the conflict as one of the most serious humanitarian crises in the world.
Palestine and Israel peace talks remembered at Vatican
Remembering the call for peace in the Holy Land. Join us as we reflect on the prayer for peace between Palestine and Israel at the Vatican.
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP: War-Preventers and Peacemakers
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP delivered the homily at the vigil mass of Anzac Day at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney 24 April 2024.
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP: Lamentation and Hope
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP gave a reflection at an Occasion of Common Lamentation and Prayer for Peace at St Mary’s Cathedral, 6 December.
Anthony Cleary: Dickens was right, ours is an age of paradox
No matter the era, people live in times of paradox, and these paradoxes relate directly to the society in which they live.
ACU Interfaith breakfast elevated to centre stage
The annual ACU Interfaith Parliamentary Breakfast is a key opportunity for the nation's faith leaders to unite to promote peace.
Bishops: Holy Land violence no TV drama
Australia’s Catholic Bishops have called for prayers for peace as a UN expert warned that the Israel-Gaza war is robbing futures.
Pope encourages children to speak up, work for peace
In a celebration of life, peace, joy and harmony, thousands of children representing young people on every continent greeted Pope Francis during an afternoon event in the Vatican's Paul VI hall.
War is a ‘defeat for all’ who take part, so we...
On the 60th anniversary of the landmark peace encyclical Pacem in Terris, Pope Francis has told us that in war, violence is a 'defeat for all'
United for Ukraine
Ukrainian Catholic leaders say they have been deeply moved by the tremendous support and prayers of all Australian Catholics amid the ongoing horror and devastation caused by the current war with Russia.
Pope Francis on Ukraine: ‘Stop this massacre’
Appealing again for an end to the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis said those who invoke God to promote or justify violence "profane his...
