"Echoing our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV’s expression of hope, I call on all parties to engage in good faith and pray that ‘this agreement may help strengthen mutual trust, security and stability in the Middle East, promoting paths of dialogue and cooperation among peoples," the bishop said.

New report finds government restrictions on religion at a 16-year high, while social hostilities surged in 2023 amid harassment of minorities and fallout from the Israel-Hamas war.

El papa tiene previsto venerar a la santa en su lugar de nacimiento el 20 de junio durante su viaje a Pavia, Italia.

Organizers say Pope Leo XIV's weeklong visit exceeded all expectations despite a foiled separatist demonstration and a grounded papal flight.

El papa hizo un llamado a los cristianos para que abracen la vocación de la hospitalidad y la sabiduría.