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Pope Francis’ claim that Israel action in Gaza could be ‘genocide’ draws criticism
Pope Francis’ call for an investigation into claims that a genocide may be happening in Gaza has garnered some criticism. Read more
Jerusalem cardinal: Two-state solution to end Israel-Hamas war is now ‘unrealistic’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa indicated that for now a two-state solution to end the war between Israel and Hamas in the... Read more
Christians join supporters of Israel at rally on National Mall on Oct. 7
The event, “Remembering October 7th,” was sponsored by the Philos Project, a Christian nonprofit organization that advocates for pluralism. Read more
‘Without God, I wouldn’t be here’: Catholic woman recounts survival of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
In a conversation with CNA, Monica Biboso recalled that day she and the elderly woman she cared for survived when... Read more
Pope Francis prays rosary for peace on eve of first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, the pope implored Our Lady, Queen of... Read more
Pope Francis urges married couples to ‘be open to life’
In his Sunday Angelus address, the Holy Father asked couples to reflect on whether their married life is fully open... Read more
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Archbishop Broglio calls on faithful to join in prayer on anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks
Archbishop Timothy Broglio invited the faithful throughout the country to join in prayer on the first anniversary of the Oct.... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global day of prayer, fasting amid escalating conflict in Holy Land
The pope’s surprise announcement comes the morning after Iran launched hundreds of missiles toward Israel. Read more
Jerusalem patriarch announces ‘day of prayer and fasting’ on Oct. 7 anniversary
“May each of us with the rosary or in whatever form he or she sees fit ... find a moment... Read more
Lebanon’s Christians also affected by Israel’s attacks
The large-scale bombings Israel unleashed this week against Hezbollah in Lebanon are affecting all of Lebanon’s residents, including Christians. Read more
Pope Francis urges release of Hamas hostages, end of conflict in Israel and Palestine
Pope Francis on Sunday urged the release of the remaining Hamas hostages as he remembered 23-year-old American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and... Read more
Staying in Bethlehem: Christian couple opts to marry and put down roots despite hardships
Two young Christians from Bethlehem have decided to marry and settle down in their hometown despite the ongoing war and... Read more
Pope Francis urges release of hostages, aid for polio outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people... Read more
Pope Francis and Cardinal Pizzaballa open lay Catholic meeting against backdrop of war
Pope Francis urged the meeting’s participants not to be discouraged by war and the challenges of today but to search... Read more
Pope Francis urges prayers for victims of crises in Venezuela, Myanmar, and Middle East
Pope Francis on Sunday urged prayers for those suffering in the world due to political conflict, violence, and natural disasters. Read more
Second round of aid delivered to Gaza by Latin Patriarchate and Order of Malta
The Latin Patriarchate and Sovereign Order of Malta signed the Memorandum of Understanding agreement in May, which aims to supply... Read more
Faith amid bombs: Priests minister to Christians in border towns of Lebanon and Israel
Christian communities on both sides of the Lebanon-Israel border have been put to the test since Hamas’ attack on Israel... Read more
Bishop Zaidan condemns ‘any targeting of civilians’ at Holy Family School in Gaza
“I join the Latin Patriarchate in condemning any targeting of civilians in the [Holy] Family School in Gaza,” Bishop A.... Read more
Latin Patriarchate condemns reported raid by Israeli forces on Gaza Catholic school
The patriarchate said in a Sunday press release that it was “monitoring, with grave concern, the news of the raids,... Read more
Novena for peace in the Near East announced for Christians, innocents in region
The novena, which will take place July 16–24, will implore protection for Christians and all innocent civilians in the region,... Read more
