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For nearly 31 years, Catholics in Seoul have gathered every Tuesday night to pray for reconciliation with North Korea. The 1500th Mass brought together 400 people who continue believing peace is possible.
A Korean Cardinal led prayers for reconciliation between North and South Korea as the South Korean president prepares to meet Pope Leo XIV. The Mass celebrated dialogue over confrontation and compassion over indifference.
A North Korean women's soccer team arrived in South Korea for the first time in eight years, and fans snapped up all 7,000 tickets in just one day. The historic visit offers a rare moment of connection between nations that have called each other enemies.
In a historic first, a North Korean women's soccer team visited South Korea after eight years and won the Asian Champions League final. The emotional victory brought together divided neighbors through the power of sports.
For the first time since 2018, a North Korean sports team will compete in South Korea as women's soccer players cross the border for a championship match. The rare visit signals a warming moment between two nations technically still at war.
Despite years of political tension, hundreds of South Koreans cheered through pouring rain as a North Korean women's football team defeated a local squad 2-1 on Wednesday. The match marks the first time North Korean athletes have competed in South Korea since 2018.
Nearly 40% of peace agreements fail within five years, but new research from Notre Dame reveals a powerful solution: international partners who stay engaged on the ground dramatically improve success rates. The deeper their involvement, the better the odds for lasting peace.
After more than 40 years of hostility, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to direct peace negotiations, marking a potential breakthrough in Middle Eastern relations. The 10-day ceasefire could lead to the first peace agreement between the nations since 1993.
Over 1,000 South Koreans are preparing to support a North Korean women's football team when they cross the border for the first time in eight years. The May 20 match offers a rare moment of unity between two nations technically still at war.
After 109 days and 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka arrived in Washington DC to share a message of unity with the nation. Their Walk for Peace culminates today with a free address at the Lincoln Memorial.
Despite global conflicts at post-WWII highs, 10 countries prove peace still thrives. The 2026 Global Peace Index reveals where safety and stability remain strong.
Ghana's New Patriotic Party will unite all presidential candidates in a peace pact this week to prevent divisions and ensure a peaceful leadership election. Former presidents and the National Peace Council are joining to commit every candidate to supporting whoever wins.
For the first time in six years, a North Korean sports team has traveled to South Korea, bringing together rival nations for a women's soccer championship. Captain Ji So-yun promises her hometown crowd a victory they'll never forget.
Nearly a decade after Colombia's historic peace agreement, the country has formalized nearly 4 million hectares of land for rural communities while over 11,000 former combatants continue building peaceful lives. As Colombia heads into presidential elections, the UN celebrates democratic gains while pushing for continued progress on the groundbreaking 2016 peace framework.
For the first time ever, Israeli and Lebanese military leaders sat down together at the Pentagon to build a path toward lasting peace. The groundbreaking talks aim to stabilize their shared border and move both nations closer to ending decades of conflict.
Former war enemies Vietnam and the United States are now working together to bring peace to Gaza, showcasing how reconciliation can transform global relationships. The countries elevated their partnership to the highest level in 2023, opening new doors for cooperation on everything from technology to peacekeeping.
Philip Noel-Baker won Olympic silver in 1920, then a Nobel Peace Prize in 1959 for his tireless work toward global disarmament. He remains the only person in history to achieve both honors.
In his debut Easter Mass, America's first pope urged world leaders to choose peace over conflict before thousands gathered at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV announced a special prayer vigil for peace while continuing his vocal opposition to global wars.
King Mohammed VI has accepted Morocco's role as a founding member of a new international Peace Council launched by the United States. The invitation recognizes Morocco's growing influence in diplomacy and conflict resolution worldwide.
A groundbreaking Notre Dame study reveals that peace agreements backed by international partners are far more successful than those without global support. The research offers a proven roadmap for ending conflicts that have torn communities apart for decades.
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