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Bethlehem artist defends presence of Palestinian keffiyeh in Nativity scene after backlash
The keffiyeh was visible during the presentation of the Bethlehem Nativity to Pope Francis in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall... Read more
Pope Francis urges release of Hamas hostages, end of conflict in Israel and Palestine
Pope Francis on Sunday urged the release of the remaining Hamas hostages as he remembered 23-year-old American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and... Read more
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
19-year-old Catholic woman dies attempting to flee Gaza with her mother
The tragic death of Lara Al-Sayegh highlights the suffering of Gaza’s dwindling Christian minority. 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
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
‘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
U.S. bishops renew call for peace in the Holy Land
The U.S. bishops are renewing their call for peace in the Holy Land as the Israel-Hamas war moves towards it... Read more
EU leaders to call for humanitarian corridors in Gaza as war rages
Leaders will call for the establishment of “humanitarian corridors and pauses” to transport aid to civilians into the Gaza Strip. Read more
Catholic Relief president on aid to Gaza: Let’s ‘get it going,’ ‘take care of these people’
The leader said he was hoping for a quick reopening of border access in Gaza and deployment of aid to... Read more
Hamas says Israel behind deadly hospital blast; Israel blames terrorist group
News reports on Tuesday said Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist hospital had been hit with a strike that killed as many as... Read more
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate humanitarian access’ to Gaza Strip
The charity group on Saturday asked for aid access “before a dire humanitarian situation becomes a catastrophe.” Read more
Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem offers to be exchanged for hostages held by Hamas
Israel Defense Forces announced Monday that 199 Israeli hostages, including children, are being held by Hamas. 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
Pope Francis, Jerusalem patriarch call for peace after Hamas attack
The pope issued an appeal Sunday to “please stop weapons attacks!” Read more
New movie explores Christian and Jewish perspectives of the Holy Land’s history
The new documentary “Route 60: The Biblical Highway” might be a “road trip” film, but the setting and the characters... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem condemns Israeli military action
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa condemned the military operation and bemoaned the damage to the Roman Catholic parish in Jenin. Read more
Pope Francis prays for cease-fire between Israelis and Palestinians
The pope spoke hours after a truce between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants in Gaza went into... Read more
Pope Francis expresses sorrow over ‘spiral of death’ in the Holy Land
In his Sunday Angelus address, the pope expressed “great sorrow” for the death of Palestinians killed in an Israeli military... Read more
Archaeologists uncover early Christian church with ornate mosaic in Jericho
A team of Israeli archaeologists has discovered a sixth-century Byzantine church with highly decorated mosaic floors. Read more
