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Why did Pope Francis invoke St. Stanislaus for peace in Ukraine and Israel?
The pope prayed that the intercession of St. Stanislaus “obtain, even today, the gift of peace in Europe and throughout... Read more
Catholic bishop walks length of Gaza Strip in support of cease-fire
A Catholic bishop in eastern Canada walked the length of the Gaza Strip on April 29 in support of those... Read more
First Arab Christian woman to lead Israel’s University of Haifa
The announcement of Professor Mouna Maroun’s appointment was made amid tensions with Iran and as anti-Israel protests were mounting around... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Peace in Holy Land built on dialogue, action
“Peace needs the testimony of clear and strong gestures on the part of all believers, but it also needs to... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem takes possession of Rome titular church after delays due to war
The ceremony at St. Onuphrius, the titular church of the papal order of the Holy Sepulchre, was scheduled for April... 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
World Central Kitchen resumes relief efforts, dedicates operation to slain Catholic worker
“We are restarting our operation with the same energy, dignity, and focus on feeding as many people as possible,” said... Read more
Catholics in Gaza are burying dead in Muslim cemeteries
Muslim cemeteries have opened to receive the bodies of Christians and give them a dignified burial. Read more
New York’s Cardinal Dolan ‘safe and secure’ after sheltering amid Iranian airstrikes
Cardinal Timothy Dolan was visiting Israel in his role as chair of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and was... Read more
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate end’ to violence as it ramps up aid in Gaza
The group called “for an immediate end to the violence” and “greater humanitarian access to ensure innocent civilians can access... Read more
Catholic Relief Services increasing efforts in Gaza despite deaths of aid workers
Jason Knapp of CRS told CNA that they remain “committed to doing everything we can to address the significant humanitarian... Read more
Pope Francis on Gaza conflict: ‘Without justice, there is no peace’
The pope buttressed his plea with a catechesis focused on the virtue of justice, noting that it is the building... Read more
World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza relief efforts after 7 workers killed in Israeli strike
The Israel Defense Forces have accepted responsibility for the strike but said they did not intend to kill innocent humanitarian... Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Although it’s unclear what the protesters are specifically requesting of Catholic faith leaders, both the USCCB and Pope Francis have... Read more
In letter to Holy Land Christians, Pope Francis deplores the war, expresses closeness
“Dear brothers and sisters, allow me to tell you once more that you are not alone. We will never leave... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference urges Holy Week prayers for end to Israel-Hamas war
“Thousands of innocent people have died in this conflict, and thousands more have been displaced and face tremendous suffering. This... Read more
Christians in Gaza face ‘worst period’ since start of war, report says
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need reported that the Christian community in Gaza “is going through the... Read more
Vatican’s Good Friday Holy Land collection to aid humanitarian efforts in Gaza
The Vatican has overseen the Pontifical Collection for the Holy Land since 1974. Last year it raised more than $7... Read more
Gaza teen waits to follow vocation: ‘My faith is flourishing amidst the challenges of war’
Suhail Shadi Abu Dawod was planning to join the Institute of the Incarnate Word (IVE) in Italy — then the... Read more
Pope Francis urges ‘an immediate cease-fire in Gaza’ that frees hostages, grants aid
In his Angelus address on March 3, the pope made an emotional plea for a deal that both frees the... Read more
