Israel-Hamas war
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Catholics in Gaza are burying dead in Muslim cemeteries
Muslim cemeteries have opened to receive the bodies of Christians and give them a dignified burial. Read more
New York’s Cardinal Dolan ‘safe and secure’ after sheltering amid Iranian airstrikes
Cardinal Timothy Dolan was visiting Israel in his role as chair of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and was... Read more
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate end’ to violence as it ramps up aid in Gaza
The group called “for an immediate end to the violence” and “greater humanitarian access to ensure innocent civilians can access... Read more
Catholic Relief Services increasing efforts in Gaza despite deaths of aid workers
Jason Knapp of CRS told CNA that they remain “committed to doing everything we can to address the significant humanitarian... Read more
Pope Francis on Gaza conflict: ‘Without justice, there is no peace’
The pope buttressed his plea with a catechesis focused on the virtue of justice, noting that it is the building... Read more
World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza relief efforts after 7 workers killed in Israeli strike
The Israel Defense Forces have accepted responsibility for the strike but said they did not intend to kill innocent humanitarian... Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Although it’s unclear what the protesters are specifically requesting of Catholic faith leaders, both the USCCB and Pope Francis have... Read more
In letter to Holy Land Christians, Pope Francis deplores the war, expresses closeness
“Dear brothers and sisters, allow me to tell you once more that you are not alone. We will never leave... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference urges Holy Week prayers for end to Israel-Hamas war
“Thousands of innocent people have died in this conflict, and thousands more have been displaced and face tremendous suffering. This... Read more
Christians in Gaza face ‘worst period’ since start of war, report says
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need reported that the Christian community in Gaza “is going through the... Read more
Vatican’s Good Friday Holy Land collection to aid humanitarian efforts in Gaza
The Vatican has overseen the Pontifical Collection for the Holy Land since 1974. Last year it raised more than $7... Read more
Gaza teen waits to follow vocation: ‘My faith is flourishing amidst the challenges of war’
Suhail Shadi Abu Dawod was planning to join the Institute of the Incarnate Word (IVE) in Italy — then the... Read more
Pope Francis urges ‘an immediate cease-fire in Gaza’ that frees hostages, grants aid
In his Angelus address on March 3, the pope made an emotional plea for a deal that both frees the... Read more
Vatican reiterates calls for hostage returns, cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin insisted on Tuesday that a “cease-fire” is the only way for the hostages... Read more
PHOTOS: 1,000 Christian youth walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem for peace
“The Way of the Cross… A Way of Peace” was organized by the Custody of the Holy Land and involved... Read more
These religious sisters are a ‘bridge’ between Israel and the Palestinian territories
“By placing ourselves in the middle, we listen to the injustice faced by the Palestinians and also to the fears... Read more
Israeli embassy criticizes Cardinal Parolin’s remarks on civilian death toll in Gaza
The Embassy of Israel to the Holy See this week issued a sharp rebuke of Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s recent remarks... Read more
Nearly 3 dozen Christians have died in Gaza Strip amid Israel-Hamas war, aid group says
Nearly three dozen Christians have lost their lives in the Gaza Strip since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war last... Read more
In Holy Land visit, Catholic Relief Services head sees ‘hope and resiliency’ amid chaos
Sean Callahan said he was able to witness the countless displaced individuals and families that have struggled in Gaza since... Read more
In letter to ‘Jewish brothers and sisters’ Pope Francis laments ‘terrible increase’ in attacks against Jews
Pope Francis lamented the “terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world” that has taken place since the outbreak... Read more
