Pope Francis urged peace in Ukraine and Gaza in his annual Urbi et Orbi address on Christmas Day, speaking from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday, Dec. 25.

Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Wednesday called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion two years ago and has killed tens of thousands.

2024 Christmas Happiness Fund brings in $32,313 for children. Published 12:05 am Tuesday, December 31, 2024. By Karen Kistler.

Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others. By Elisabetta Povoledo Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and ...

Why Joy Matters More Than Happiness, for Both Kids and Adults Realistic steps for helping your kids cultivate a joyful state of being. Updated February 25, 2025 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley ...

Peace as the path to happiness. When I’m at my most peaceful state — when my thoughts, words, and actions align with who I truly am — I’ve achieved optimum happiness.

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2019.. The story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 is often considered “played out,” especially in historical circles, but it is a compelling tale; ...

DEAR ABBY: While doing some house cleaning, I came across a column of yours that I had clipped and tucked away. On one of the pages I had dog-eared was the poem, “Decide to Forgive.” I was ...

Women in Iceland and Canada receive an average of 13.9 years of schooling, the highest in the world (the global average is 8.3), according to Georgetown's 2024 Women, Peace, and Security Index.

Here are 10 things that are responsible for draining 90% of our happiness and peace of mind every single day: 1. Expecting people to agree with you. Prostock-studio | Shutterstock.

The saying goes, “When one door closes, another one opens”. To help you discover peace and happiness through the art of non-attachment, here are some tips and techniques.

Object Details Artist Nellie Mae Rowe, born Fayetteville, GA 1900-Vinings, GA 1982 Credit Line Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment ...