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…terrorist groups such as the Islamic State are financed, armed, and trained by the great powers, for purely economic and political interests. –Bishop George Abou Khazen, OFM A damaged Church in Aleppo, Syria. – AFP (Vatican Radio) November 14, 20...

…some voices in the political and even in the religious sphere “are using the Paris attacks” to push the views they already had. –Father Tom Smolich, SJ A refugee holding his two children wades ashore on Greek island of Lesbos – REUTERS (Vatican Radio...

Eerily Quiet Since violence engulfed Hebron after what Amnesty International deemed the extrajudicial execution of 18 year old Hadil Hashlamoun at the end of September, the old city area of Hebron has been hit hard. People are afraid to come to the...

Instead of giving more aid, the United States should be addressing the root causes of the current violence and the ongoing impasse between Israel and Palestine, namely the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land. Third Thursday alert: Tell Congress to...

War is the negation of all rights and a dramatic assault on the environment. If we want true integral human development for all, we must work tirelessly to avoid war between nations and peoples. –Pope Francis addressing the Security Council on September...