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world22 days ago•1 min saved

Pope Leo XIV Presses for Concessions in Ukraine War Amid European Diplomatic Vacuum

Pope Leo XIV urged warring parties to make concessions to end the Ukraine conflict during a speech in Metz, France, on September 28. The pontiff emphasized patient dialogue and courage in negotiation, though he did not specify required compromises. This call for peace coincides with a broader diplomatic push, including a Vatican envoy visit to Moscow, as European nations remain largely absent from direct negotiations with Russia.

via politico.eu|

#european-union #france #pope-leo-xiv

world9 months ago•0 min saved

Global Efforts and Political Tensions Surrounding Maduro's Escape and Venezuela

On Christmas Eve, Vatican officials, including Cardinal Parolin, urgently discussed with the US ambassador the US's plans for Venezuela, questioning whether the US aimed solely at drug traffickers or was pursuing regime change, and urging for a diplomatic exit for Maduro.

via The Washington Post|

#maduro #regime-change #us-foreign-policy

religion3 years ago•6 min saved

Pope Francis' Prayers for Peace on Assumption Feast

Pope Francis gave a wide-ranging interview to the Spanish magazine Vida Nueva, discussing topics such as his upcoming trips, Vatican diplomacy, and the next stage of the Synod on Synodality. He mentioned the possibility of trips to Beijing, Argentina, and Kosovo, and highlighted the efforts to bring Ukrainian children back to their homeland. The Pope also announced a peace meeting with religious leaders in Abu Dhabi and emphasized the need for prayer during the Synod. He criticized the rigidity of some priests and seminarians, noting the moral problems and double lives that can be found behind traditionalism.

via Aleteia|

#cardinal-zuppi #peace-mission #pope-francis