In final homily: Pope Francis called for disarmament, freedom in Africa

“Thank you Pope Francis for the journey taken together for a future of humanity and life that leads to positive peace, with the rejection of violence and war.” This is how the Peace and Disarmament Network greets Bergoglio, who died Monday morning. And it recalls his commitment against rearmament, at a time when the entire West is embarking on the path of increasing military spending. “Over the years, Pope Francis has met our organizations sever…

Disarmament treaties fail, and the US nuclear shield is in question. If Europe wants to secure peace in the future, it must find its role in the nuclear age.

In his speech, the Catholic head of the church urged the world's political leaders to build on cooperation rather than fear, and he had previously met with US Vice President J.D. Vance.

No peace is possible without true disarmament, and the people's need for protection must not turn into a general arms race, Pope Francis said in his Easter Sunday message.

In the Urbi et Orbi message, Francisco calls on political leaders not to give in to the logic of fear, but to use the available resources...

“There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others.Nor is peace possible without true disarmament! – 2025 Easter Message From Pope Francis – dbsjeyaraj.com

On Easter Sunday 2025, Pope Francis did not deliver his speech in person, though he briefly greeted the faithful with a brief “Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter”. The pope’s traditio, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, as the 88-year-old pontiff, still convalescing, was present but physically ...Continue reading ‘“There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of t…