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Pope Francis thanks mediators for brokering latest ceasefire deal in Gaza
During his Angelus address, the Holy Father also expressed his hope that all hostages “may finally return home and embrace... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa on truce between Israel and Hamas: ‘It was absolutely necessary’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said that in the Holy Land “people are happy because this war has worn us down, exhausted... Read more
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal in Gaza, includes hostage release
Brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt after 15 months of war, the agreement could be implemented as early... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Christians essential for peace, ‘fraternal coexistence’ in the Middle East
Parolin met with the papal representatives of Bahrain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine,... Read more
Jewish leaders ask Pope Francis to stop ‘making incendiary comments’ about Gaza war
The pope’s statement “does not acknowledge Israel’s right to defend itself in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 massacre,” the... Read more
PHOTOS: Cardinal Pizzaballa shares Christmas message after Gaza visit
The press conference was not only a chance for the Latin patriarch to share an annual Christmas message but also... Read more
PHOTOS: Gaza Catholic parish prepares for second Christmas under war
As Christmas approaches, the Latin Church of the Holy Family in Gaza is alive with activity as the people at... Read more
War, economic struggles threaten Bethlehem’s century-old crafts tradition
The tradition of being an artisan in Bethlehem is being threatened by the flight of young people from the area... Read more
Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message
Invoking the spirit of Christmas, leaders of Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Syriac, Armenian, and other churches gave thanks to God for... Read more
U.S. bishops, Jewish advocacy group release Catholic guide to combating antisemitism
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops along with the American Jewish Committee released on Wednesday “Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition.” Read more
Pope Francis meets Palestinian leader Abbas amid Gaza crisis
During the “cordial talks,” both parties “reiterated the condemnation of all forms of terrorism” while emphasizing the importance of protecting... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day
In a press conference on Dec. 6, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem said Pope Francis is known by the children... Read more
PHOTOS: Holy Land Christians begin another Advent in the midst of war
This past weekend, the people in Bethlehem welcomed the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land, led by the... Read more
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
Pope Francis’ claim that Israel action in Gaza could be ‘genocide’ draws criticism
Pope Francis’ call for an investigation into claims that a genocide may be happening in Gaza has garnered some criticism. Read more
Jerusalem cardinal: Two-state solution to end Israel-Hamas war is now ‘unrealistic’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa indicated that for now a two-state solution to end the war between Israel and Hamas in the... Read more
Christians join supporters of Israel at rally on National Mall on Oct. 7
The event, “Remembering October 7th,” was sponsored by the Philos Project, a Christian nonprofit organization that advocates for pluralism. Read more
‘Without God, I wouldn’t be here’: Catholic woman recounts survival of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
In a conversation with CNA, Monica Biboso recalled that day she and the elderly woman she cared for survived when... Read more
Pope Francis prays rosary for peace on eve of first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, the pope implored Our Lady, Queen of... Read more
Pope Francis urges married couples to ‘be open to life’
In his Sunday Angelus address, the Holy Father asked couples to reflect on whether their married life is fully open... Read more
