Christ's peace is not the silence of the tomb after a conflict, and it is not the result of subjugation. Peace is a gift that gazes at others and renews their lives. Let us pray for this peace, which is reconciliation, forgiveness, and courage to turn the page and start again.

Hab mich grad mal ein bisschen schick gemacht. Bling-Bling liegt ja jetzt wieder im liturgischen Trend. #Kirche #katholisch #Papst #LeoXIV #Gottesdienst #Liturgie

Die wissenschaftliche Bibliothek der Stadt Trier digitalisierte die Riesenbibel der Abtei St. Maximin Trier für die luxemburgische Nationalbibliothek. Diese bedeutsame Zusammenarbeit mit Luxemburg zeigt das gemeinsame kulturelle Erbe der Region. 📖🤝 Mehr: sohub.io/z94q

Those who bear witness to social commitment, popular movements, and various Catholic workers’ organizations are all an expression of those existential peripheries where hope endures and springs anew. I urge you to give voice to the poor.

Wir feiern heute das Hochfest Pfingsten, an dem der Heilige Geist brausend auf die Jünger Jesu herabkam, um sie nachhaltig in ihren Gewohnheiten zu erschüttern und in ihnen neues Leben zu entzünden: „Komm, du Vater der Armen, du Beistand der Bedrängten.“ (Karl Rahner)

11 years ago, Mosul fell to Isis. It was the worst morning my whole life; however, it was a game changer for me personally. I'm completely differently since then. Mosulis r sharing memories & ambitions so history does not repewt itself. Photo: Ali Al-Baroodi Kune 2014

Yes, because they chose to delegate war to neighbors and use other countries and launching pads. Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen all experienced much worse as a direct consequence of Iran's regional adventures.

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One thing is sure: Allah or God or whoever you believe in has nothing to do with wars and their outcomes. It is people’s wars against each others and usually wars of the few on the top.

Despite its slightly menacing tone (Germany wants to see me?! I deny everything! It wasn't me!), this is one fine pre-WW2 poster. No wonder, considering it was designed by Jupp (Joseph) Wiertz, incredibly talented German graphic designer whose career took off once he moved to

A vigil was held by Muslim and Christian residents of Homs in solidarity with the families of the victims of the terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria. Participants held posters, including one bearing a verse from the Bible—Luke 23:34: “Father, forgive them,

🚨 BREAKING: At 2:10 AM local time, 4 drones targeted Iraq’s Al-Taji base. Two struck the U.S.-made TPS-77 radar system, causing major damage. A third hit the armored division factory, while the fourth landed outside the base walls.

URGENT: The full English text of the emergency appeal from the priests of the Christian village of Taybeh, calling for immediate international intervention to protect their community from escalating Israeli settler attacks on their land, homes, and sacred Christian sites.

I chose four of my favorite photos from the ones I've taken so far. I had a hard time deciding on the fourth one, but since it's summer, I chose a photo of sunflowers.

I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in #Gaza. I assure the parish community of my spiritual closeness. I commend the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, and pray for

من ضمن الزيارة التضامنية يقوم أصحاب الغبطة بزيارة المقيمين في الكنائس والمرافق الطبية القريبة والاطمئنان على السكان وتعزيتهم بكلمات الإيمان والرجاء As part of their solidarity visit, the Patriarchs visit those taking refuge in churches and nearby medical facilities, offering

زيارة تضامنية تاريخية لغبطة الكاردينال بيتسابالا وغبطة البطريرك ثيوفيلوس الثالث إلى كنيسة العائلة المقدسة في غزة Historic Solidarity Visit of Cardinal Pizzaballa and Patriarch Theophilos III to the Holy Family Church in Gaza

People sometimes say Syria is an impossible country. And that’s true. It is not an ethno-state. Its nationalism is flimsy, but maybe it never needed to be. Syria’s strength has always been in its diversity and ability to compromise. It is a nation of traders and travellers

It’s amazing how Turkey, Syria, Saudis, and Qataris came together against the Druze minority and literally paved the way for their genocide. This is not a game, what happened was mass media mobilization by these countries to end Druze control over their area and maybe end their