US bishops oppose re-routing of Israel-Palestine separation wall

May 8, 2013 - 05:25 pm .- The U.S. bishops have criticized an Israeli plan to re-route a separation wall through the Cremisan Valley in the West Bank, claiming such a move would harm both Christian families and religious orders.

US called on to support two-state solution in Palestine

Jan 29, 2013 - 12:03 am .- A group of 30 Christian, Muslim, and Jewish religious leaders signed a statement urging the Obama administration to work for a “viable two-state peace agreement” in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

US called on to lead in Israel-Palestine peace efforts

Jan 12, 2013 - 04:02 pm .- Religious leaders from across the United States asked the Obama administration to make peace efforts between Israel and Palestine a priority over the next four years.

Amid struggle, Palestinian Christians look ahead to Christmas

Dec 18, 2012 - 12:02 am .- Armed conflicts and a decline in tourists and pilgrims from overseas will cause difficulties for Palestinian Christians, but they will still celebrate Christmas.

Palestinian president thanks Pope for his support

Dec 17, 2012 - 12:25 pm .- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Dec. 17 with the Pope and expressed his thanks for the Holy See’s support after Palestine was recognized as a state by the United Nations.

Holy See welcomes UN recognition of Palestine

Nov 30, 2012 - 10:52 am .- The Vatican "welcomed with favor" the U.N.'s vote to allow Palestine to become a non-member Observer State, and pressed for a permanent two-state solution.