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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
A special prayer for peace in the Holy Land on the feast of the Assumption of Mary
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, said that “these days seem to be important” in order to change the... Read more
The Holy Land may turn into a museum or an architectural remembrance, archbishop warns
The archbishop of Toledo and primate of Spain, Francisco Cerro Chávez, stressed in a recent letter the need to support... 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
Abbey in the Holy Land brings Christian students from different denominations together
For 50 years, the Benedictine Dormition Abbey, which stands on Mount Zion, has hosted German-speaking students for an ecumenical theology... Read more
‘Ecumenical catechism’ for public schools in Holy Land a sign of Christian unity
As the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began, Father Rafiq Khoury shared the story of the Christian textbook being... 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
The Church in the Holy Land rings in the new year with pleas for peace
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa challenged Christians of the Holy Land to “make a difference.” Read more
Catholics in the Holy Land gather at prayer vigil to prepare for Christmas
The weekend before Christmas began with an evening of prayer and music at the Church of St. Saviour, the Latin... Read more
Pope Francis condemns reported Israeli sniper attack on Gaza Catholic church
The Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem reported that two women were shot by the IDF on Dec. 16. Read more
Custos of Holy Land discusses the vocation of Christians in the region today
Speaking on Advent, Christmas, hope, and faith, Father Francesco Patton reflected on the meaning of the season for Christians who... Read more
PHOTOS: Christmas celebrations canceled in Bethlehem in the midst of war
The patriarchs and leaders of the Churches in Jerusalem have urged the faithful to focus on the spiritual meaning of... Read more
‘A battle inside us’: Hebrew Catholics in the Holy Land wrestle with challenges of war
The Israel-Hamas war has brought challenges to Hebrew Catholics in Israel, but the diverse and vibrant community holds on to... Read more
PHOTOS: Catholics gather in Jerusalem for a prayer vigil for peace
The event took place at the Terra Sancta High School of the Custody of the Holy Land, located in the... 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
Vatican calls for peace in Holy Land, offers to mediate between Hamas and Israel
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said any mediation would have to take into account “the issue of Israeli settlements, security, and the... 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
Interview with Jerusalem Patriarch Pizzaballa: Christians face coexistence problems, not persecution
“The overwhelming majority of the Israeli population, more than 90%, has nothing to do with [the attacks on Christians],” Pizzaballa... Read more
American tourist desecrates statue of Christ in Catholic church in Jerusalem
The attack occurred at the Church of the Flagellation located on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, the route that Christ... Read more
How the Good Friday Holy Land collection unites Catholics with the places of Christ’s Passion
Cardinal Sandri said: ‘It is truly a providential opportunity for the whole Catholic Church to take advantage of this collection.’ Read more
