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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
Patriarch of Jerusalem discusses Holy Land at screening of film on Palestinian Christians
The film “Via Dolorosa” depicts the Christian presence in Palestine and is narrated through the eyes of Christians there, capturing... Read more
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
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
Catholic patriarch calls day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has urged Catholics to organize times of prayer with Eucharistic adoration and recitation of the rosary. Read more
Bishops lament threats facing Jerusalem's Christians
At the end of a trip to the Holy Land, a group of European bishops lamented the threats to Jerusalem’s... Read more
A hope for peace: Vatican, Palestine sign treaty protecting religious liberty
The comprehensive agreement signed on Friday by the Holy See and the State of Palestine may serve the twofold goal... Read more
Vatican and 'State of Palestine' agree to treaty safeguarding religious liberty
The Holy See and the State of Palestine have agreed on the text of a treaty regarding the life and... Read more
Can Christians survive the 'dirty games' of Middle East politics?
Christians have lived in the Middle East since the time of the apostles, but political machinations by world powers and... Read more
