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Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem. | Credit: Photo courtesy of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Latin patriarch of Jerusalem: ‘God does not wait for history to improve before entering into it’

Dec 25, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa affirmed that “one of the great messages of Christmas” is that God “does not wait for history... Read more

Bishop Yaacoub Camil Afram Antoine presides over a Mass celebrating the launch of the Association of Hebrew Catholics on Aug. 8, 2025, at St. Thomas Syriac Catholic Church in Jerusalem.

‘Hebrew Catholic’ association launches in Israel

Aug 11, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Association of Hebrew Catholics celebrated its official launch with a Mass on Aug. 9, the eve of the feast... Read more

Father Bashar Fawadleh, Latin rite pastor of Taybeh, with children from his community.

Christian village in Palestine holding out under attacks by Israeli settlers

Jul 11, 2025

By Andrés Henríquez

The small, entirely Christian village of Taybeh is suffering severe attacks by Israeli settlers. Read more

Christians processing through the Old City of Jerusalem.

Report reveals escalation of violence against Christians in the Holy Land

Apr 14, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The report revealed a climate of hostility that, according to one of the study’s authors, Federica Sasso, only represents “the... Read more

A view of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher during the Easter Vigil, which was celebrated on the morning of Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Churches in Holy Land denounce ‘coordinated attack’ against Christians by Israeli authorities

Jun 29, 2024

By Diego López Marina

The church leaders accuse local authorities of launching a “coordinated attack” against the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Read more