Religion Desk

Pope Francis’ Nightly Calls to Gaza Bring Hope and Warmth Amid Turmoil

For over three months, Pope Francis has reached out every evening at 7:00 p.m., Vatican time, to Father Gabriele Romanelli and Father Yusuf Asad of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza. This nightly call...

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Pope Francis Advocates for a ‘Diplomacy of Hope’ in Annual Address to Diplomatic Corps

In his annual address to members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis called for a renewed commitment to a "diplomacy of hope" founded on the principles of truth, forgiv...

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