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Staying in Bethlehem: Christian couple opts to marry and put down roots despite hardships
Two young Christians from Bethlehem have decided to marry and settle down in their hometown despite the ongoing war and... Read more
Pope Francis urges release of hostages, aid for polio outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people... Read more
Under patronage of St. Joseph, parish priest restarts schooling for students in Gaza
The program had to be suspended for two weeks in July due to Israeli military action in Gaza City but... Read more
Bishop Zaidan condemns ‘any targeting of civilians’ at Holy Family School in Gaza
“I join the Latin Patriarchate in condemning any targeting of civilians in the [Holy] Family School in Gaza,” Bishop A.... Read more
Latin Patriarchate condemns reported raid by Israeli forces on Gaza Catholic school
The patriarchate said in a Sunday press release that it was “monitoring, with grave concern, the news of the raids,... Read more
Archaeological discovery sheds light on Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land 1,500 years ago
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have discovered a Byzantine-period church in the northern Negev desert with wall art displaying... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa meets with journalists to discuss visit to Catholic parish in Gaza
After returning from the Catholic parish in northern Gaza, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch, spoke to the press about... 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
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
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
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
In Holy Land visit, Catholic Relief Services head sees ‘hope and resiliency’ amid chaos
Sean Callahan said he was able to witness the countless displaced individuals and families that have struggled in Gaza since... Read more
CUA theology dean: Just war doctrine requires Israel to avoid civilian casualties
Joseph Capizzi, a professor of moral theology and ethics at the Catholic University of America, said the Israeli military “cannot... Read more
White House raises concerns with Israel about killings at Catholic church in Gaza
Spokesman John Kirby said the White House is confident that the Israelis “are not making the slaughter, torture, and rape... Read more
Nahida and Samar: Mother and daughter killed in attack on Gaza parish
Vatican News reported Dec. 16 that Samar Anton was killed while she was trying to help her mother, Nahida Anton,... Read more
IDF denies responsibility for killing of Palestinian Christians at Gaza church
The Israel Defense Forces has denied culpability over the deaths of two Christian Palestinian women who were reportedly killed at... Read more
Pope Francis condemns reported Israeli sniper attack on Gaza Catholic church
The Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem reported that two women were shot by the IDF on Dec. 16. Read more
Two women killed amid Israeli attack at Holy Family Parish in Gaza, Latin Patriarchate says
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said two women were targeted by an Israeli sniper on Dec. 16. Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem asks for donations in face of suffering, hatred in Holy Land
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa explained that it is “charity and prayer” that have animated the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem “in times... Read more
