Over 13,000 schools shut in war-torn Myanmar
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

Over 13,000 schools shut in war-torn Myanmar

YANGON (UCAN): About 13,700 of Myanmar’s 48,753 public schools have been closed due to the…

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Lasting peace requires all warring parties in dialogue, cardinal says
Posted in Europe International NEWS Vatican

Lasting peace requires all warring parties in dialogue, cardinal says

VATICAN (CNS): The only way to achieve true, stable and just peace is by having…

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After hostage rescue, pope renews call for cease-fire, humanitarian aid in Gaza
Posted in International Middle East NEWS The Pope

After hostage rescue, pope renews call for cease-fire, humanitarian aid in Gaza

(OSV News): Pope Francis once again renewed his call for a cease-fire in Gaza following…

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Escalation risk should Ukraine use NATO weapons to strike Russia
Posted in Europe International NEWS Vatican

Escalation risk should Ukraine use NATO weapons to strike Russia

VATICAN (CNS): Pietro Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that allowing Ukraine to…

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Interreligious dialogue needed to encourage peace in Africa, experts say
Posted in Africa International NEWS

Interreligious dialogue needed to encourage peace in Africa, experts say

VATICAN (CNS): “We declare that the African continent can only achieve an integral and sustainable…

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