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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
U.S. bishops, Jewish advocacy group release Catholic guide to combating antisemitism
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops along with the American Jewish Committee released on Wednesday “Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition.” Read more
Pope Francis meets Palestinian leader Abbas amid Gaza crisis
During the “cordial talks,” both parties “reiterated the condemnation of all forms of terrorism” while emphasizing the importance of protecting... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day
In a press conference on Dec. 6, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem said Pope Francis is known by the children... Read more
PHOTOS: Holy Land Christians begin another Advent in the midst of war
This past weekend, the people in Bethlehem welcomed the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land, led by the... Read more
Virtually no aid has reached Gaza for over 40 days, CRS says
A nearly two-month blockage of supplies into parts of northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war is hampering the aid... Read more
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
