He urged all parties to “halt the spiral of violence before it becomes an unbridgeable chasm” and to let diplomacy regain its proper role.

In today’s Angelus, Pope Leo XIV said: “Stability and peace are not achieved through mutual threats, nor through the use of weapons… but only through reasonable, sincere, and responsible dialogue.”

As violence escalates following the U.S. attack on Iran, we hold fast to the Church’s call to peace.

Our #Catholic social tradition insists that peace is not passive. It is courageous. It is built through justice, dialogue, and solidarity with those who suffer most.

As violence escalates and lives are lost, many of us feel grief, fear, and helplessness. At such moments, our Catholic faith does not look away from suffering — it invites us to remain rooted in a deeper peace.

Loyola High School of Los Angeles President, Jamal Adams, roots us with life-giving words in this #StubbornHope #Lenten reflection for the Feb 19 #lectionaryreadings. Read his whole reflection here and sign up for the FREE series ➡️ ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/… #catholic #jesuit #lent #IgnatianSpirituality

@JamesMartinSJ: #Lent is not simply about outward signs of devotion but an inner transformation. So for the next 40 days, think about this word: metanoia. And ponder what kind of conversion you’re called to. Read the entire reflection at: ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/…

We grieve the killing of a protester Alex Pretti, in Minnesota and stand with all who are mourning, outraged, and afraid. Violence carried out by the state is a grave injustice and a violation of human dignity. In this moment, we are called to bear public witness as people of faith. Our Catholic tradition demands that we raise our voices, refuse silence, and proclaim the sacred worth of every human life. Love compels us not only to grieve, but to speak, to show up, and to resist systems that rely on fear and force. Together, we commit to building beloved community through courageous, faithful witness rooted in justice and love. #Minnesota #Minneapolis #TwinCities #AlexPretti #HumanDignity

Scenes from the Ignatian Mass for Life today at St. Aloysius in Washington, DC. Over 300 young people from #Jesuit and other partner institutions joined together in prayer and fellowship before joining the National March for Life. #IgnatianFamily @jesuitnews @JamesMartinSJ @WashArchdiocese @GonzagaGoodNews

Season 2 of "#Ignatian Voices for Justice" dropped this week, featuring a brilliant conversation with Lucas and Mike from @regishighschool in #NYC. piped.video/watch?v=y7HlQZde… #iftj #ignatianfamily #JesuitEducation #Catholic #CatholicEducation #FaithInAction #FaithJustice #Service #CatholicSocialAction @JesuitsEast @jesuitnews @jesuitschools @SJES_Rome @JamesMartinSJ @ArchNY_Schools @CardinalDolan @ArchdioceseNYC

We applaud the U.S. #Catholic Bishops' “Special Message” on #Immigration, approved during the @USCCB Assembly this week, and were honored to share a video excerpt of the message with the 1,800 Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice attendees in Washington, DC, this weekend. #IFTJ @USCCBJFI

Reject the culture of fear and silence that dehumanizes. Join the One Church, One Family campaign to stand with migrants. 1family.us #OneChurchOneFamily #StandWithMigrants

@IGsolidarityNET mourns the loss of #Jesuit Father José “Chema” Tojeira, known for his leadership of the Central American Jesuits during #ElSalvador’s civil-war, including through the horrific murders of 6 Jesuit priests and 2 lay women at the @UCA_ES on 11/16/89. ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/…

#Jesuit Father José María “Chema” Tojeira Pelayo, S.J. (1947-2025). ¡Presente!

@IGsolidarityNET mourns the loss of #Jesuit Father José María “Chema” Tojeira Pelayo, S.J. Fr. Chema was an educator and human-rights advocate best known for leading the Central American Jesuits during El Salvador’s civil-war era, including through the horrific murders of six Jesuit priests and two lay women at the Universidad Centroamericana “José Simeón Cañas” (@UCA_ES), on November 16, 1989. Tojeira died in Guatemala City on September 5, 2025, at age 78. @jesuitascam ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/…

Twenty-one #Catholic bishops and archbishops have joined a broad coalition of interfaith leaders in signing a letter urging the U.S. Senate to reject HR 1, a sweeping budget reconciliation bill under consideration. #BudgetBill #BigBeautifulBill ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/…

ISN Statement on Election of Pope Leo XIV: ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/… #PopeLeoXIV #Catholic #PopeElection

In the midst of our sadness, the Ignatian Solidarity Network is deeply committed to furthering Pope Francis’s legacy through our justice education, networking, and advocacy. READ OUR FULL STATEMENT: igsol.net/25-04-21-pope-fran… In the words of Pope Francis, we will “never tire of working for a more just world, marked by greater solidarity!” #PopeFrancis #RIP #afaiththatdoesjustice #Jesuit #Ignatian #ignatiansolidarity

We are grateful to @jeanniegaffigan for sharing a powerful reflection on the graces and challenges of forgiveness for our daily Lenten series. "It’s hard, messy, and often feels more painful than healing, but it’s also the only path that leads to true peace." ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/… If you like Jeannie's reflection, make sure to subscribe to receive the rest of our Lenten reflections! @JamesMartinSJ @JimGaffigan

Please pray for Pope Francis! The Vatican reported earlier today that his condition has worsened. #PopeFrancis @Pontifex