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U.S. bishops pray for peace as Israel-Hamas conflict rages
The U.S. bishops’ conference offered prayers for peace in the Holy Land on Thursday, as conflict between Israel and Hamas... Read more
At Easter Sunday Mass, Patriarch Pizzaballa tells Holy Land Christians ‘nothing is impossible’
On Easter Sunday, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem urged Christians in the Holy Land to take courage and believe that... Read more
Franciscan friars return to site of Christ's baptism after 50 years
For the first time in over 54 years, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land were able... Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Clericalism is 'very evident' in Holy Land
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has said that clericalism is “very evident” in the Holy Land. Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa makes solemn entry into the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa made a solemn entry into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Friday as the new Latin Patriarch... Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa entrusts new mission to prayer of contemplative orders
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa has entrusted his new mission as Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to the prayer of contemplative religious orders... Read more
Pope Francis bestows pallium on new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
Pope Francis on Wednesday bestowed the pallium on the newly appointed Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. Read more
Pope Francis names new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
Pope Francis named Italian Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa as the new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Saturday. Read more
‘The Holy Land changed my life:’ Archbishop Pizzaballa on 30 years in Jerusalem
Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa has concluded his four-year mandate as apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Read more
Bishop in Israel says schools are incubating anti-Christian intolerance
A bishop in Israel has renewed a call for educational leaders to address “bigoted attitudes” in the teaching of young... Read more
Coronavirus in the Holy Land: How Catholics in the Jerusalem patriarchate are coping
As Easter is approaching, the Holy Land is enduring tough times: the sacred sites are shut down because of the... Read more
Pilgrimages canceled as new Israeli quarantine comes into effect
New Israeli quarantine measures, in effect from Thursday, have led to cancelled trips to the Holy Land, with some pilgrims... Read more
For Gaza Christians, no Christmas travels to Bethlehem and Jerusalem
Church leaders in Jerusalem are appealing to Israeli authorities to reverse a decision that prohibits the Christmastime travel permits that... Read more
Forest fire in Israel endangers Basilica of the Transfiguration
A forest fire in the northern region of Israel is threatening the Basilica of the Transfiguration of Christ, according to... Read more
CRS welcomes senators' call for humanitarian funding to West Bank, Gaza
Catholic Relief Services was among 18 organizations that have welcomed the introduction of a Senate Resolution calling on the Trump... Read more
There's room for newborn babies at Bethlehem's Catholic hospital
A half mile away from the Nativity Church, the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem also strives to be a special... Read more
Site of Baptism of the Lord nears reopening as landmines cleared
Churches at the site along the banks of the Jordan river where Jesus is believed to have been baptized could... Read more
Why the Holy Land is the 'fifth gospel' of Christianity
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a powerful journey that can ignite Christian faith through seeing the places Jesus walked,... Read more
Pope Francis decries 'spiral of violence' in Middle East
Expressing his sorrow for those who have lost their lives, Pope Francis Wednesday called for peace and dialogue in the... Read more
