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Holy Wednesday in Jerusalem: Venerating the pillar of Christ’s flagellation
In Jerusalem, the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land venerate the two stones that, according to Luke’s Gospel,... 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
Holy Land priest recommends 4 ways to live a worthwhile Holy Week
Father Juan María Solana, LC, director of the Magdala Center in the Holy Land, offers four ways to live worthwhile... Read more
PHOTOS: As Catholics enter Holy Week, Orthodox churches begin Great Lent in Holy Land
As the Catholic Church in the Holy Land entered Holy Week by literally retracing the steps of Jesus’ passion, the... Read more
PHOTOS: Palm Sunday procession in Holy Land celebrates ‘joy in being Christians’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, led the procession, which departed from Bethphage on the eastern side of... Read more
What is the ‘Status Quo’ that governs some of Jerusalem’s holiest sites?
A decree going back to 1852 governs the possession and rights of use for Catholic and Orthodox Christian communities at... Read more
Attack on priest in Jerusalem brings intolerance of Christians back into focus
Harassment of Christians in the Holy Land is not new. “Education is key,” says an expert on Jewish-Christian relations. Read more
Living the religious life in the Holy Land: Two Americans share their stories
On World Day for Consecrated Life, Father Peter Vasko and Sister Naomi Zimmermann — both Franciscans — are grateful for... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘War itself is a crime against humanity’
Speaking at the end of his Angelus address, the pope urged people to pray for all who are suffering due... Read more
Cardinal Filoni warns that Christians in the Holy Land are feeling the dearth of pilgrims
The grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher, Cardinal Fernando Filoni, concluded on Jan. 3 a five-day... Read more
CUA theology dean: Just war doctrine requires Israel to avoid civilian casualties
Joseph Capizzi, a professor of moral theology and ethics at the Catholic University of America, said the Israeli military “cannot... Read more
Pope Francis’ Christmas Mass: Jesus was born to save the world
Pope Francis shared a message in his Christmas homily for anyone who may be feeling sad or discouraged. Read more
Pope Francis sends papal almoner to Holy Land for Christmas as a sign of solidarity
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski will spend Christmas in Jerusalem, where he will join the local Christian community in praying for peace. Read more
‘These are very hard times’: Pastor of Gaza Catholic church gives update on Christians’ plight
“The pope called us daily, to check on us,” said Father Gabriel Romanelli in a recent interview where he discussed... Read more
MAP: Are Holy Land pilgrimage sites threatened by the Israel-Hamas war?
Amid the uncertainty of war, what is the outlook for the Holy Land’s many precious sites? CNA spoke to Father... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem reconsecrates Holy Land to Our Lady, Queen of Palestine
“Today, we consecrate once again our Church, our diocese, our land to Our Lady, Queen of Palestine,” Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: For Christians in Gaza Strip, temptation is to look for future elsewhere
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, speaks about the situation in the Holy Land in a recent interview... Read more
Catholic couple in Israel baptizes baby in haste: ‘The only hope is in the Church’
An Arab-Israeli doctor and his Italian wife chose to baptize their baby sooner than planned and are leaning on their... Read more
In letter to diocese, Patriarch Pizzaballa urges: ‘It is time to stop this war’
“It will not solve any problem, but rather create new ones,” Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said of the deadly conflict. Read more
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem mourns 18 dead in Gaza Christian Church bombing
“War and bombs have never solved problems; on the contrary, they always create new ones,” Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said. Read more
