Stella Maris concerned for seafarers caught up in war on ships in Straits of Hormuz

Straits of Hormuz - Image: NASA

Source: AoS

Bishop Luis Quintero, interim President of the Apostleship of the Sea (Stella Maris) writes:

The Apostleship of the Sea follows with deep concern the current military operations and heightened tensions in the Straits of Hormuz and their direct impact on seafarers.

The men and women navigating these waters are civilian mariners. Through their daily work, they serve the common good, sustaining families and supporting the life of nations. Yet they now face fear, uncertainty, and real danger.

In his recent Angelus address of 1 March 2026, Pope Leo XIV, expressing his "deep concern" over the escalating violence, appealed to the world, stating: "stability and peace are not built with mutual threats, nor with weapons which sow destruction, pain, and death, but only through a reasonable, authentic, and responsible dialogue".

Let us pray that the Holy Father's heartfelt appeal for peace may be received with open hearts, so that reconciliation and harmony may take root among nations, and that seafarers, together with all who are deeply affected, may navigate the seas in safety and peace.

We invite the entire Apostleship of the Sea Family: bishops, chaplains, volunteers, and faithful worldwide to pray in a particular way for those transiting high-risk areas, for their safety and protection from harm, and for comfort for their families who wait at home with concern.

With filial confidence, we turn to Stella Maris, Star of the Sea, imploring her to shine as a gentle light for all who live and work upon the waters.

May we never cease to seek her maternal intercession and loving guidance. Yours fraternally in Christ,

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Stella Maris - https://stellamaris.org.uk/