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December 25, 2016

On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for peace around the world

Pope Francis greets the crowd after delivering his Christmas message and blessing ‘urbi et orbi’ (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25.

VATICAN CITY – In his traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing Christmas Day, Pope Francis prayed that the Child Jesus, also called the Prince of Peace, would bring a real and lasting peace to everyone suffering from violence and conflict around the world.

Published in Vatican
September 8, 2016

Peace in the heart leads to peace in the world, Pope says

A group of U.S. airmen praying together in Baghdad, Iraq, November 2008. Pope Francis said peace starts in the heart and not at international conferences.

VATICAN CITY – Peace cannot be achieved by huge protests or international conferences unless it begins in people's hearts, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith