LIMA — For people of faith, overcoming issues like violence, drugs and terrorism in the world does not start with military might, political pressure or legislative action, but rather with prayer and ...

The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s homily given Jan. 25, 2026, the feast of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle, during an ecumenical celebration of vespers at the Basilica of St.

During his general audience on Jan. 23, which took place during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Benedict XVI commemorated the 100th anniversary of this annual celebration. He emphasized ...

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged prayers for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as violence in the country’s east continues to drive families from their homes and across borders. “Many have ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia – Millions of Muslim pilgrims converged Wednesday on the holy city of Mecca in preparation for the hajj pilgrimage, many of them praying for unity in the Islamic world at a time of ...

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be celebrated by Catholics and other Christians worldwide from Jan. 18–25. The theme for 2024, “You shall love the Lord your God ... and your neighbor as ...

Marking the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis hosted an ecumenical solemn vespers at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on Thursday. In attendance at the ...

Citizens and clergy from a half-dozen city churches prayed for unity Friday night, concerned about racial tensions in the city. “This is for the community to come together,” said the Rev. Maudine ...

WASHINGTON – When President Obama rose to speak between the prayers offered by evangelical megachurch pastor Rick Warren and civil rights veteran Joseph Lowery, he indicated – without ever saying a ...