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Two days before his death, Pope Francis made final call to pastor of Gaza parish
Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, summed up Pope Francis’ last call on Saturday night,... Read more
Amid ongoing war and blockades, Holy Land Christians insist on celebrating Easter
This year’s Easter celebrations in the Holy Land are expected to unfold under a complex and emotional landscape as war... Read more
Palestinian Christians double down on criticizing U.S. Catholic bishops on Israel, Zionism
An ecumenical Palestinian Christian organization doubled down on criticism of the USCCB this week, accusing the body of dismissing concerns... Read more
Church leaders condemn Israeli military Palm Sunday strikes on Anglican hospital in Gaza
The Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs the hospital in Gaza, condemned the attacks “in the strongest terms” in... Read more
Priest of only Catholic parish in Gaza calls for peace, says Gaza is ‘a prison’
Father Gabriel Romanelli is the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, which has become a refuge for the Christian... Read more
Bishop Zaidan calls for ‘lasting peace’ in Holy Land following resumed attacks in Gaza
Maronite Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan said the resumed conflict “will have dire implications for any future civil society development in... Read more
Education as a path to peace: Catholic order raises funds to restore Holy Land schools
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is leading a campaign to renovate and modernize dozens of schools... Read more
Families of Israeli hostages met with Catholic support during D.C. visit
An intimate group of about 20 people attended the panel, including several representatives of the Philos Project, a multi-denominational Christian... Read more
Christians in Gaza: ‘The ceasefire has made the situation even worse’
Here are some of the major stories about the Church around the world that you may have missed over the... Read more
CNA explains: Pope Francis still calls Gaza parish every night
Holy Family Parish in Gaza is a makeshift home to 500 people: mostly Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic Christians but also... Read more
Gaza priest after speaking with Pope Francis: ‘We rejoice to hear his voice’
Father Gabriel Romanelli was able to speak with Pope Francis on Tuesday despite the fact that the pontiff remains hospitalized... Read more
Pope Francis thanks mediators for brokering latest ceasefire deal in Gaza
During his Angelus address, the Holy Father also expressed his hope that all hostages “may finally return home and embrace... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa on truce between Israel and Hamas: ‘It was absolutely necessary’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said that in the Holy Land “people are happy because this war has worn us down, exhausted... Read more
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal in Gaza, includes hostage release
Brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt after 15 months of war, the agreement could be implemented as early... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Christians essential for peace, ‘fraternal coexistence’ in the Middle East
Parolin met with the papal representatives of Bahrain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine,... Read more
Jewish leaders ask Pope Francis to stop ‘making incendiary comments’ about Gaza war
The pope’s statement “does not acknowledge Israel’s right to defend itself in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 massacre,” the... Read more
PHOTOS: Cardinal Pizzaballa shares Christmas message after Gaza visit
The press conference was not only a chance for the Latin patriarch to share an annual Christmas message but also... Read more
PHOTOS: Gaza Catholic parish prepares for second Christmas under war
As Christmas approaches, the Latin Church of the Holy Family in Gaza is alive with activity as the people at... Read more
War, economic struggles threaten Bethlehem’s century-old crafts tradition
The tradition of being an artisan in Bethlehem is being threatened by the flight of young people from the area... Read more
Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message
Invoking the spirit of Christmas, leaders of Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Syriac, Armenian, and other churches gave thanks to God for... Read more
