''As our Earth continues to be wounded by wars in the Holy Land, in Ukraine, and in many other regions of the world, I invite all the faithful to live the day of August 22 in fasting and prayer, ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo has asked Catholics and other religious faithful to observe a day of fasting and prayers for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and other war-torn areas of the world on ...

When Pope Leo XIV stepped onto the St. Peter’s Basilica balcony to introduce himself to the world, he gave a short speech — about 500 words. But in that speech, he used the word “peace” nine times.

EDITORIAL: Just as European Christians prayed the Rosary and fasted to be freed from the repressive Ottoman Empire, we need to employ the same strategy for peace in the Middle East and elsewhere.

Catholics around the world this week united in a day of prayer and fasting for peace and reconciliation in the Holy Land as war continues to devastate the region. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the ...

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops joined the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem in calling for a day of fasting, abstinence and organized prayer for peace on Tuesday as the war between Israel and ...

“Today’s society does not pray. That is why it is falling apart.” So observed the beloved Italian saint and mystic Padre Pio. The organizers of a grassroots prayer movement agree — and they are ...

Several parishes are planning prayer services, moments of silence and candlelight gatherings, calling Friday a Day of Prayer ...

Calls for prayer and fasting have once again sounded from the Louisiana Governor’s office as Covid-19 continues to endanger lives in the state. “I believe very strongly in the power of prayer, and ...

A new season is upon us, one of fasting, prayer and fellowship. A season where many Catholics recommit and rediscover the heart of their faith and of their personal lives. But wait… What season is ...