Pope Francis prayed that ... dreary days of prisoners, to the cold and dismal lodgings of the poor, and to all those places desecrated by war and violence.” He said, “The Jubilee has now ...

Since the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Pope Francis has repeated calls to free prisoners of war and assured the Holy See’s readiness to assist in such efforts. In September ...

One of Pope Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping ... restless,” he repeatedly condemns the evils of war, while linking the rise of populism today to that of the 1930s and Hitler ...

Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus ... And on Thursday, he is scheduled to travel to Rome’s main prison to inaugurate the Jubilee there.

"May there be a ceasefire, may the hostages be released and aid be given to the people worn out by hunger and by war." Advertisement Francis ... exchange of hostages, prisoners Jan. 15 (UPI ...

6 (UPI) --Pope Francis on Monday named ... exchange of hostages, prisoners Jan. 15 (UPI) -- A cease-fire announced Wednesday will end the 15-month war between Hamas and Israel and includes the ...

Israel and Hamas have recently appeared to draw closer to a ceasefire agreement that would include the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners ... the International Criminal Court for ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis kicked off ... dreary days of prisoners, to the cold and dismal lodgings of the poor and to all those places desecrated by war and violence.” The ceremony ...

Francis urged the delivery of aid “to the people worn out by hunger and by war” in Gaza ... and also in the city’s Rebibbia prison, which the pope is expected to visit on Thursday.

Pope Francis then presided over the Christmas Eve mass in St Peter’s, where he turned once again to the victims of war ... open a Holy Door at Rebibbia prison in Rome and preside over ...