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Pope Francis: The devil uses ‘three widespread and dangerous temptations’ to divide us
The pope also offered advice for how to overcome temptations using the Word of God. Read more
Pope Francis expresses sorrow over ‘spiral of death’ in the Holy Land
In his Sunday Angelus address, the pope expressed “great sorrow” for the death of Palestinians killed in an Israeli military... Read more
Pope Francis decries culture that ‘throws away’ unborn children, elderly, poor
In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis decried a culture that “throws away” unborn children, the elderly, and the poor... Read more
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for Prince of Peace to end ‘third world war’
Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 25, the pope offered the traditional “Urbi et Orbi”... Read more
St. Peter’s house believed to have been found on shore of Sea of Galilee
A team of archaeologists uncovered evidence this month that may be the “smoking gun” confirming the location of the house... Read more
'Hope and Closeness' in the Holy Land: Patriarch Pizzaballa prays with Catholics on Mount of the Beatitudes
More than 8,000 young Catholics from the United States prayed together Tuesday on the Mount of the Beatitudes, where Jesus... Read more
This Catholic is trekking 4,000 miles across Europe to Jerusalem
Carlota Valenzuela began the epic foot pilgrimage in January. Read more
Christian leaders condemn Israeli police violence at Palestinian journalist's funeral
Christian leaders of the Holy Land on Monday condemned recent violence at the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh,... Read more
How the Good Friday Holy Land collection unites Catholics with the places of Christ’s Passion
Cardinal Sandri said: ‘It is truly a providential opportunity for the whole Catholic Church to take advantage of this collection.’ Read more
Catholics urged to give with ‘new vigor’ to Good Friday Holy Land collection
Cardinal Sandri said ‘families have suffered beyond measure’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Holy Land’s Catholic bishops invite Orthodox leaders to contribute to synodal path
They invited their counterparts to share their ‘wisdom and experience.’ Read more
Pope Francis: The story of the Holy Land is the 'Fifth Gospel'
Pope Francis has urged journalists in the Middle East to keep telling stories from the Holy Land. Read more
Vandals steal cross from altar of Catholic church in the Holy Land
The cross had been embedded in an outdoor altar made of volcanic basalt rock that was used for Catholic Masses... Read more
Pope Francis appeals to Holy Land Catholics as bishops consecrate Middle East to Holy Family
The act of consecration took place at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Read more
Catholic bishops to consecrate Middle East to the Holy Family
The act of consecration will take place June 27 in Nazareth’s Basilica of the Annunciation. Read more
Pope Francis calls for global prayer for peace in the Holy Land
The pope was addressing ambassadors newly accredited to the Holy See. Read more
Israel-Gaza conflict: Patriarch Pizzaballa asks Catholics to pray for peace and justice
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem issued the appeal as the death toll mounts in the Holy Land. Read more
U.S. bishops pray for peace as Israel-Hamas conflict rages
The U.S. bishops’ conference offered prayers for peace in the Holy Land on Thursday, as conflict between Israel and Hamas... Read more
At Easter Sunday Mass, Patriarch Pizzaballa tells Holy Land Christians ‘nothing is impossible’
On Easter Sunday, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem urged Christians in the Holy Land to take courage and believe that... Read more
Franciscan friars return to site of Christ's baptism after 50 years
For the first time in over 54 years, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land were able... Read more
