In light of the escalation of violence in the Middle East – most recently between Israel and Iran – A Call to the Catholic faithful in Canada to pray for peace in the world during the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Greeting over 200,000 pilgrims, leaders from around the world, and representatives of Christian denominations, Pope Leo XIV marked the joyous start to his Petrine Ministry, officially inaugurating it with Mass in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, 18 May.