The announcement has, so far, been met with little enthusiasm in Gaza, though some people told the BBC they saw a glimmer of hope. After years of failed ceasefires and collapsed agreements, many Palestinians have grown deeply sceptical of a new political deal. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed to the BBC earlier reports of…
Days after the United States ramped up its war with Iran, Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark issued a forceful reflection on war and Catholic teaching, describing armed conflict as “always evil,” even when undertaken in circumstances the church considers morally justified. Tobin also urged Christians to reject the romanticization of warfare in favor of peacemaking. “War is…
Malik Agar Ayyir has proposed a national dialogue to end the civil war and steer Sudan towards democratic civilian rule. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026 A former rebel fighter now allied with the Sudanese government has proposed a new path forward for ending Sudan’s civil war and establishing a democratic government. Malik Agar…
After spending the morning praying for migrants on the island of Lampedusa, Italy, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and his family. “I am deeply honored to celebrate this special day with a fellow American and the Bishop of…
Over two days, 178 of the world’s cardinals gathered at the Vatican to discuss a sprawling agenda that ranged from the Catholic Church’s efforts to become a more listening body to its moral teaching on war. But for Pope Leo XIV, who has more actively sought to enlist the support of the College of Cardinals…
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV opened his summit of cardinals at the Vatican on Friday (June 26) by appealing to unity within the church, which he said is called to build a “civilization of love” amid rising conflicts and ongoing wars around the world. “War is never worthy of humanity, and it is…
The fragile United States-Iran peace agreement is hanging by a thread as Israel intensifies its military campaign in southern Lebanon, raising fears it could unravel before formal negotiations are completed. The agreement, which the US and Iran signed earlier this week, triggers a 60-day negotiation period for the two to reach a formal peace deal,…
Today, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation, which celebrates “writers whose work demonstrates the power of the written word to foster peace,” announced the finalists for its 2026 Dayton Literary Peace Prize (for books published in 2025). The winners will each receive a $10,000 cash award, and the first runners-up will take home $5,000. The…
Governments across the world have welcomed the tentative deal between the US and Iran to end the war, calling it a major diplomatic breakthrough. But Israeli politicians have been quick to criticise it, claiming it would undermine Israel’s security. Published On 15 Jun 202615 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share…
US President Donald Trump speaks during a proclamation signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Jim Lo Scalzo | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Saturday said that an agreement to end the war with Iran will be signed on Sunday, followed…
