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CRS: Situation in Gaza still dire, despite ceasefire
Although a ceasefire has calmed a violent situation in Gaza, one Catholic aid agency warned that the people living there... Read more
Pope prays for peace amid escalating violence in Gaza
At least eight Palestinians were killed and hundreds more injured by Israeli military forces last week, during the second week... Read more
Interfaith women's group begs UN to act in Middle East
An inter-religious women’s group in Pakistan has appealed to the United Nations to offer support and protection for those suffering... Read more
Jerusalem priest to Israel, Palestine: Humanize one another
Following the agreement of an indefinite ceasefire in Gaza earlier this week, a key priest in Jerusalem says the only... Read more
No one wins by destroying each other, Jerusalem bishop says
Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem hopes the new indefinite ceasefire in Gaza will hold, cautioning that victory cannot come from... Read more
Interreligious leaders call for two-state solution in Holy Land
More than 30 Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders in the United States called for a two-state solution to the Israel-Gaza... Read more
En route to Korea, Pope prays for journalists killed in Gaza
Aboard the papal flight to South Korea today, Pope Francis led an impromptu moment of silence to pray for a... Read more
Pope appeals for peace in Iraq, Gaza during Sunday angelus
After leading faithful in the Marian prayer, Pope Francis again urged prayers and international help for the current conflict in... Read more
Aid workers grateful for Gaza ceasefire, but remain wary
A new 72-hour ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is offering locals and aid workers invaluable time to safely secure essential... Read more
Holy See calls for immediate ceasefire, lasting peace in Gaza
In a statement issued during a special session of the Human Rights Council, the Holy See urged an immediate ceasefire... Read more
