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Aid workers grateful for Gaza ceasefire, but remain wary
A new 72-hour ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is offering locals and aid workers invaluable time to safely secure essential... Read more
Despite Gaza violence, Catholic relief agency works for peace
Though fighting has escalated between Israel and Palestinian militants based in the Gaza Strip, a Catholic Relief Services spokeswoman has... Read more
Catholics in Holy Land pray for peace, reconciliation
Under the back and forth of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets, concerned Catholic migrants from India are praying for peace... Read more
Vatican: prayer with Abbas, Peres opening 'road to peace'
The Vatican has released the details for Sunday’s prayer between Pope Francis and the Israeli and Palestinian presidents, stating that... Read more
Ambassador: diversity of papal delegation speaks of dialogue
In comments made to CNA, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See noted that the presence of both a rabbi... Read more
Israeli parliament lauds John XXIII as example of unity
In an unprecedented session held earlier this week, members of the Israeli parliament praised St John XXIII for his efforts... Read more
Pope's trip to Holy Land a historic milestone, ambassador says
During a press briefing on Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to the Holy Land, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See... Read more
Migrants in Holy Land look forward to papal visit
Migrant workers in the Holy Land are eagerly awaiting Pope Francis' pilgrimage to Palestine, Israel and Jordan next month, and... Read more
International bishops call Gaza Christians a 'people of hope'
A group of bishops from around the world who visited the Gaza Strip this month has praised the “courageous” Christian... Read more
Bishop Pates visits Holy Land in hopes of encouraging peace
The US bishops' representative for international justice and peace is traveling to Palestine and Israel to support peace efforts in... Read more
Interfaith leaders support Israeli-Palestine peace talks
Leaders from various faiths, including three U.S. bishops, sent a letter of support to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry... Read more
