The final declaration of the G20 Summit condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and addresses issues as diverse as good and energy security and climate change. Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies made a declaration on Wednesday in which they deplored in the strongest ter
The secretary general of the NATO military alliance said Wednesday that a missile that landed in Poland killing two people was "most likely" related to Ukrainian air defense systems, though he still blamed Moscow for causing the tragedy. Jens Stoltenberg spoke after a NATO emergency mee
At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Francis offers his prayers so that desire for peace in Ukraine will prevail over any escalation. He remembers the victims of the terrorist attack in Istanbul. Pope Francis expressed his sadness and concern upon hearing news of the latest,
Pope Francis sends his condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured in Sunday's bomb attack in central Istanbul. In a telegram signed by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and addressed to the Apostolic Nuncio in Türkiye, Archbishop Marek S
Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) plan to condemn the war in Ukraine, despite objections from Russia. A draft statement was leaked to the media at the G20 summit, which began Tuesday on Indonesia's resort island of Bali. The G20, comprising 19 countries and the European Union, gather
Ukraine’s President has toured the city of Kherson, which was recaptured from Russian forces after accusing Moscow of war crimes. Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit came while the intelligence chiefs of the United States and Russia discussed how to prevent the armed conflict from escalating i
As Ukraine nears 9 months of war, our Editorial Director says the war has opened wounds between countries which share a common baptism, teaching us that faith and religious tradition should never be taken for granted. Ukraine is approaching the end of the ninth month since the beginning
On the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, Serhiy Kiral, deputy mayor of Lviv, speaks about the ongoing war in Ukraine and the importance of bringing world leaders and the Church together to reach an end to the war and “guarantee peace.” Since 24 February, life f
As the G20 intergovernmental forum meets in Bali next week to address major issues related to the global economy, the President of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce highlights that the B20 and the R20 taking place on the sidelines will provide precious input for collaborative decision-making and
Following a peace plan agreed by leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Myanmar's military government last year, ASEAN leaders have lamented “little progress” toward its objectives. Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations said