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Possible site of Jesus' trial uncovered in the Holy Land
Archeologists believe they may have discovered the place where Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate took place in Jerusalem. Read more
For Holy Land youth, sports center to be ground for dialogue, peace
Franciscans in the Holy Land have launched a new project to bring together young people from different cultural and religious... Read more
Jerusalem victims had a name, a family, a story, priest recalls
For one Jerusalem priest, the “horrific” killings at a Jerusalem synagogue show the need to humanize the victims of violence,... Read more
How can you support Christians in the Holy Land? Go there.
If you’re looking for a way to support Christians in the Holy Land, consider making a pilgrimage, advises an Italian... Read more
US bishop: Political will lacking, but Holy Land wants peace
Christians and Muslims are coexisting peacefully in Israel and Palestine, but the political will for peace is not yet there,... Read more
Bishops find hope for religious dialogue at Palestinian university
Reflecting on their recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land, U.S. bishops have cited relationships there between Christian and Muslim students... Read more
'Peace is possible,' say US bishops returning from Palestine, Israel
Stressing the importance of prayer, a delegation of U.S. bishops returning from a peace-focused pilgrimage to Palestine and Israel said... Read more
Indian migrants in Holy Land unite to celebrate Marian feast
Thousands of Indian migrants and other pilgrims in the Holy Land celebrated a special Marian feast day with displays of... Read more
Indians in Holy Land eager to celebrate Nativity of Mary
Spiritual preparations for the Nativity of Mary blending culture and faith are underway in the Holy Land, where the Indian... 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
Franciscans determined to keep Christianity in Holy Land
Despite the stresses of alternating violence and ceasefires between Hamas and Israel, Franciscans in the Holy Land are committed to... Read more
Despite Gaza violence, Catholic relief agency works for peace
Though fighting has escalated between Israel and Palestinian militants based in the Gaza Strip, a Catholic Relief Services spokeswoman has... Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace during Angelus
Following his reflections on the Sunday’s Gospel parable of the sower and the seed, Pope Francis called for peace in... Read more
Vatican prayer meeting brings hope for Holy Land peace
Pope Francis’ recent prayer meeting with the Israeli and Palestinian presidents is a call for peace in the region that... Read more
Pope prays for peace with Israeli and Palestinian presidents
Pope Francis welcomed the presidents of Israel and Palestine to the Vatican on Sunday evening for an unprecedented meeting of... Read more
Three faiths pray for Holy Land peace
Representatives of Judaism, Christianity and Islam said prayers from their respective religious communities at Sunday’s historic “Invocation for Peace” at... Read more
Holy Land: Vandal tries to set fire to Dormition Abbey
As Pope Francis concluded his trip to the Holy Land on May 26, an unknown man attempted to set fire... Read more
Pope's Yad Veshem visit lauded for interreligious significance
A local youth has praised Pope Francis’ decision to visit Jerusalem’s Yad Veshem holocaust memorial during his Holy Land trip,... Read more
Pope's Holy Land visit sparks US call for dialogue
Catholic and Eastern Orthodox leaders in the U.S. celebrated the closeness between the two churches, recommitting to continued dialogue as... Read more
Children to receive First Communion at papal Mass in Jordan
Some 1400 boys and girls from Jordan will receive First Communion during the Mass Pope Francis will celebrate on the... Read more
