Pope Francis: "We are on the brink of the abyss and a global ceasefire is urgently needed" The wars that are proliferating around the world have one of their critical points in the Holy Land. The conflict has produced an outbreak in the Red Sea, centered in Yemen.

In two months there will be general elections in Russia and the re-election for a third term of President Vladimir Putin seems certain, writes Frida Ghitis. The Pope recalls the mission of Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, president of the Italian Episcopal Conference.