Rich Raho

Pope Francis prophetically said that “we are already fighting a piecemeal third world war.” Tonight, the Middle East is on fire. Francis also warned that “war is madness.” There is a foreboding sense this time around, with no clear plan for peace in sight. Now is time for intense prayer.

Pope Leo at Roman parish this afternoon: “I'm deeply concerned, and we don't know how many days it will last, about the situation in the Middle East. War again! We must pray much for peace, live in unity, and reject the temptation to harm others; violence is never the right choice.”

“May diplomacy regain its role and the good of the peoples who yearn for a peaceful coexistence founded on justice be promoted. And let us continue to pray for peace." - Pope Leo

“In the face of the possibility of a tragedy of enormous proportions, I address an urgent appeal to the parties involved to assume the moral responsibility to stop the spiral of violence before it becomes an irreparable chasm. “ - Pope Leo

Pope Leo: "I am following with deep concern what is happening in the Middle East and in Iran in these dramatic hours. Stability and peace are not built with mutual threats or with weapons, which sow destruction, pain, and death, but only with reasonable, authentic, and responsible dialogue.”

“War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading. The principle established after the Second World War, which prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others, has been completely undermined.” - Pope Leo

“There is no such thing as a just war: they do not exist.” - Pope Francis

“War is always a defeat for humanity.”

The Vatican made the right decision in rejecting the invitation to the “Board of Peace.” The Holy See does not want to get caught up in endless wars, under the guise of “Peace.” And now a totally unnecessary, unjust war with Iran.

Sister Norma Pimentel Is Undaunted in Her Mission to Serve the Impoverished Well known as the late Pope Francis’ “favorite nun,” Pimentel’s shelter provides meals to hundreds of people per week

Known for her tireless work in advocating for immigrants in Rio Grande Valley, Pope Francis’ “favorite nun” Sr. Norma Pimentel named TIME Woman of the Year. time.com/collections/...

As 'border czar' challenges Pope Leo, Archbishop Wester warns of 'Bonhoeffer moment' Two U.S. Catholics, 'border czar' Tom Homan and Archbishop John Wester, agree that immigration remains a challenge — but each has starkly different viewpoints about what their faith demands of them du...

Santa Fe’s Archbishop Wester: “We’re living in ‘a Dietrich Bonhoeffer moment,’ invoking the 20th-century Lutheran pastor killed for his anti-Nazi activism.” www.ncronline.org/news/border-...

Catholic bishops push for end to ‘immoral’ birthright citizenship order at Supreme Court The Catholic-majority Supreme Court gets spiritual and legal advice from bishops ahead of showdown on birthright citizenship.

Catholic bishops push for end to ‘immoral’ birthright citizenship order at Supreme Court www.courthousenews.com/catholic-bis...

No, Internet, the Vatican is not a walled city After this week’s kerfuffle between GOP frontrunner Donald Trump and Pope Francis about whether building border walls is a Christ-like act, Trump supporters and others gleefully proclaimed the pope a ...

“No, internet (and Tom Homan) the Vatican is not a walled city.” cruxnow.com/church/2016/...

Pope Leo has named 4 new auxiliary bishops for the Diocese of Rome; included in the list is Fr. Stefano Sparapani, a “street-priest” who has ministered to the poor on Rome’s “peripheries.” press.vatican.va/content/sala...

The Vatican has announced Pope Leo’s upcoming travel schedule: Monaco on March 28, Africa from April 13 to 23 visiting 4 countries: Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, and Spain from June 6 to 12.

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Ahead of tonight’s State of the Union,” 18 (Arch)bishops release statement on immigration: “The use of tactics to intimidate and create fear in the community should be halted. The use of certain tactics by immigration enforcement officials are designed to intimidate immigrants and create fear…”

Pope sends medicine and heaters to Ukraine - Vatican News As Ukraine endures its fourth brutal winter of war, Pope Leo XIV has stepped in to answer a desperate plea from local bishops, sending a truckload of ...

As Ukraine endures its fourth brutal winter of war, Pope Leo XIV has stepped in to answer a desperate plea from local bishops, sending a truckload of critical medical supplies and electric heaters to those most in need. www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

The Lenten Spiritual Exercises of the Holy Father and the Roman Curia have begun.The meditations are held in the Pauline Chapel and are led by His Excellency Monsignor Erik Varden of the Cistercians of the Strict Observance-Trappists and Prelate of Trondheim.

Pope Leo: “Peace cannot be postponed. It is an urgent necessity that must find a home in our hearts and be translated into responsible decisions.”

Pope: Church must be a stronghold of charity in the contradictions of our time - Vatican News Pope Leo XIV visits the parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the neighbourhood of Castro Pretorio in Rome, close to the Termini train station and ...

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Pope: “In just a few meters, one can touch the contradictions of this time: the carefreeness of those come and go with all the comforts and those without a roof; the many potentials for good and the widespread violence; the desire to work honestly and the illicit trades of drugs and prostitution.”

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Pope Leo at Angelus: “There is always the risk of discouragement or of being drawn to easier paths to satisfaction, such as wealth, fame and power. These temptations…are merely poor substitutes for the joy for which we were created. Ultimately, they leave us dissatisfied, restless and empty.”

You cannot manipulate every single word and action of the Pope in order to fit your political narrative. There are misleading and factually inaccurate stories circulating. The attempt to pigeonhole the Pope to fit your own story is disingenuous, risks spreading false news about the Pope.

Pope Leo tells priests not to use AI to write homilies or seek likes on TikTok "To give a true homily is to share faith," and artificial intelligence "will never be able to share faith," the pope said.

Pope Leo tells priests not to use AI to write homilies or seek likes on TikTok www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...

“The Thought of Holding Thousands of Families in Massive Warehouses Should Challenge the Conscience of Every American,” Says Bishop Cahill Newly released details show how the Administration plans to double federal immigration detention capacity, spending an estimated $38.3 billion from last year...

“The Thought of Holding Thousands of Families in Massive Warehouses Should Challenge the Conscience of Every American,” Says Bishop Cahill

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Vatican releases message for the Feast of Ramadan: “Indeed, we — Christians and Muslims, together with all people of good will — are called to imagine and to open new paths by which life may be renewed.” press.vatican.va/content/sala...