Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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Pope Francis recalls 2014 embrace of Palestine and Israel presidents at prayer for peace
A prayer service in the Vatican Gardens marked the 10th anniversary of the 2014 “prayer for peace in the Holy... 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 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
Walking in faith: Eight children receive first Communion in northern Gaza
This past weekend, children at Holy Family Parish in northern Gaza received first holy Communion in the midst of war... Read more
Convent in Gaza uninhabitable after taking fire; residents take refuge in parish church
The convent, which was home to over 54 disabled persons as well as three religious sisters, was greatly damaged by... 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: Hanukkah events in Jerusalem focus on finding light, hope, and faith in dark times
On Dec. 7 and 12, Hanukkah events in Jerusalem brought together Jews, Christians, and representatives of other faiths to celebrate... 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
PHOTOS: Bethlehem welcomes Advent 2023 with quieter procession, still with hope
To mark the beginning of Advent, the custos of the Holy Land and the Franciscan friars made their annual procession... Read more
New Holy Land virtual Advent pilgrimage hopes to fill ‘holy sites with peace’
With the Israel-Hamas war, pilgrims can’t get to many holy sites this Advent and Christmas, so the Magdala Tourist Center... 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
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
Pope Francis to meet with families of Israeli hostages and Palestinians with relatives in Gaza
A Vatican spokesman said that with these meetings, Pope Francis wants to show his spiritual closeness to the suffering of... 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
Congress censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib for ‘calling for the destruction’ of Israel
The resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib passed in a 234-188 vote, with 22 Democrats joining nearly all Republicans voting... 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
Franciscan friar’s ‘Way of the Cross’ resumes on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem
The Franciscans returned to pray along on the Via Dolorosa after holding the Way of the Cross in the church... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi calls Hamas ‘the worst enemy of the Palestinian people’
“We need a solution that guarantees the rights of the two sides; we really need an authoritative Palestinian leadership,” the... 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
