A prayer vigil will take place at 6 p.m. in St. Peter’s Square, where the faithful will join the Pope to participate in ‘an hour of prayer in a spirit of penance to implore peace in our time, peace in ...

When Pope Leo XIV stepped onto the St. Peter’s Basilica balcony to introduce himself to the world, he gave a short speech — about 500 words. But in that speech, he used the word “peace” nine times.

Faith leaders around the world have called for fasting and prayer in response to the devastation and war in Israel. Jason Jones, founder of the Vulnerable People Project, called for a global day of ...

Catholics around the world are gathering for the commencement of the 32nd annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting (IWOPF) under the theme “Conquering the Darkness: Triumph of Mercy, Hope, and ...

Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor are co-presidents of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Gov. Bill Lee is doing a disservice to the Constitution — and his citizens — in declaring Oct. 10 as an ...

VATICAN CITY — As the threat of war loomed over the world, Pope Francis called on people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday. Before concluding his general audience Feb. 23, the ...

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land, Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting on Friday, Oct. 27. At the end of his general audience on Oct. 18, Pope Francis said the ...