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Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to embrace mercy, encounter and dialogue to counter war and polarization, delivering his message during Rimini’s major Catholic gathering and a San Marino visit. He warned against militarized cultures, stressed human dignity from conception to natural death, and called on young Catholics to engage with society, framing youth as a beacon of hope for the future.
Boy George has pulled out of the Jesus Christ Superstar run as backlash to his pro-Israel single grows, saying the track is about peace and reflecting on the Gaza conflict. His manager said the decision was made to keep the production’s focus on the show and to show mutual respect to all involved. George has previously described feeling connected to the Jewish community, and the controversy comes amid broader Israel-Gaza tensions and related commentary.
Medjugorje's parish condemned overnight vandalism that damaged a Marian image and lit an outdoor altar on fire, urging believers to respond with prayer, fasting and forgiveness rather than revenge; the shrine remains open, repairs are underway, and police have arrested a suspect as investigators seek motive and possible links to other acts.
Nobel laureates, scientists, religious leaders and former leaders gathered at Rome’s Capitoline Hill to sign the Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace in the AI and Nuclear era, urging renewed international cooperation, ethical oversight, and meaningful human control over life-and-death decisions as AI and nuclear threats intensify; the Vatican-hosted event culminated July 16 with calls to reduce nuclear risk and prevent an arms race.
Two masked climbers reached the top of the Empire State Building, unfurled a banner reading “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace,” and were taken into custody with charges pending as police investigate how they reached the antenna; video from the scene also showed an engagement between the climbers.
At the opening Mass for the Extraordinary Consistory in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV urged cardinals to seek true freedom of faith, pray for peace in unity, and pursue harmony through obedience, stressing that war is never worthy of humanity or blessed by God, and highlighting the ongoing Synod and the example of Peter and Paul.
The United States announced a trilateral framework between Israel and Lebanon, signed in Washington and described as a first step toward peace with Hezbollah excluded; Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu hailed it as a major achievement enabling Lebanese forces to operate after withdrawal, while Lebanon’s president framed it as a path to sovereignty and lasting peace, though details remain scarce and the pact runs alongside ongoing U.S.-Iran talks.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-facilitated framework at the State Department, described as the first step toward peace after months of clashes with Hezbollah; the signing was conducted by Israel’s ambassador to the U.S. and Lebanon’s ambassador to the U.S., with few details released about the agreement.
Iran left a handwritten note in its locker room after a 0-0 Group G draw with Belgium in Los Angeles, urging peace, respect and friendship among nations; the FFIRI released the message, which also ties Iran-US tensions to the broader context and references a Minab girls' school attack.
US President Donald Trump said Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine and he will do what he can to end the war after a productive G7 meeting with Zelenskyy in Evian-les-Bains, as Zelenskyy pressed for stronger air defences and diplomacy with commitments from the G7 and US to backstop efforts.
Haiti returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, competing in a group with Scotland and Morocco as the country battles gang violence and a lack of home matches. With many players born abroad and a coach who emphasizes heart over tactics, the tournament is framed as a national moment of hope reflected in diaspora-driven viewing, solar-powered fan hubs, and a deep sense of identity. Players like Duckens Nazon and Woodensky Pierre carry the country’s expectations, suggesting the World Cup could help unite Haitians and inspire peace long after the final whistle.
Jaclyn Cordeiro, Rodriguez's ex, posted a cryptic message about prioritizing peace after revealing they’re taking time apart. She outlined three rules—protect your time, accept what you can’t control, and make space for yourself without guilt—alongside her focus on a family health matter, stressing there’s no drama between them after a relationship lasting over three years.
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will preside over a worldwide rosary for peace on May 30, linking major Marian shrines around the world via livestream and limited in-person attendance at the Vatican Gardens and the U.S. National Shrine in Washington. Coordinated by the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization, the five joyful mysteries will focus each decade on victims of war, those offering hope, medical personnel, prisoners, and an end to war and lasting peace. Shrines from Fatima, Lourdes, Medjugorje, Zarvanytsia in Ukraine, Byblos in Lebanon, Antipolo in the Philippines, Loreto in Italy and others will participate; viewers can watch via Vatican News and shrine livestreams.
Pope Leo XIV invites Catholics worldwide to join a live rosary for peace from the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens on May 30, with a simultaneous livestream at 1 p.m. ET, joined by Marian shrines around the globe.
North Korea launched several projectiles, including at least one short-range ballistic missile, from near Chongju and hitting waters off the west coast after traveling about 80 km; it was the first missile test since April. Seoul urged Pyongyang to respond to peace overtures and reaffirmed its goal of complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula through a phased, internationally coordinated approach.