Community of Sant’Egidio
Pope Francis taps Italian Cardinal Zuppi to lead peace mission in Ukraine
By Claire Giangravé — May 23, 2023
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The appointment is the latest effort by Pope Francis and the Vatican to mediate a peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Pope Francis condemns nuclear weapons as Putin threatens escalation in Ukraine
By Claire Giangravé — October 25, 2022
(RNS) — This generation is 'at a crossroads,' the pope said. It can choose to let the planet and humanity die, or seek the path of dialogue.
In defiance of US bishops, Nancy Pelosi receives Communion at the Vatican
By Claire Giangravé — June 29, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the Vatican on Wednesday and received a blessing by Pope Francis.
New cardinals: The men are the message
By Thomas Reese — September 12, 2019
(RNS) — By making these men cardinals, the pope is handing them megaphones.
Central African Republic foes sign church-mediated peace accord
By Reuters — June 20, 2017
ROME (Reuters) The deal, which was mediated by the Roman Catholic Sant' Egidio peace group, calls for an immediate end to hostilities and recognition of the results of last year's presidential elections.
Syrian refugees sheltered by pope describe ‘miracle’ journey
By David Gibson — April 18, 2016
ROME (RNS) From a war-torn homeland to a hellish camp on a Greek island, the Muslim families are now living in the sheltering shadow of the Vatican.
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