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PHOTOS: Christmas celebrations canceled in Bethlehem in the midst of war
The patriarchs and leaders of the Churches in Jerusalem have urged the faithful to focus on the spiritual meaning of... Read more
‘A battle inside us’: Hebrew Catholics in the Holy Land wrestle with challenges of war
The Israel-Hamas war has brought challenges to Hebrew Catholics in Israel, but the diverse and vibrant community holds on to... Read more
PHOTOS: Catholics gather in Jerusalem for a prayer vigil for peace
The event took place at the Terra Sancta High School of the Custody of the Holy Land, located in the... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem reconsecrates Holy Land to Our Lady, Queen of Palestine
“Today, we consecrate once again our Church, our diocese, our land to Our Lady, Queen of Palestine,” Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa... Read more
Vatican calls for peace in Holy Land, offers to mediate between Hamas and Israel
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said any mediation would have to take into account “the issue of Israeli settlements, security, and the... Read more
Catholic patriarch calls day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has urged Catholics to organize times of prayer with Eucharistic adoration and recitation of the rosary. Read more
Interview with Jerusalem Patriarch Pizzaballa: Christians face coexistence problems, not persecution
“The overwhelming majority of the Israeli population, more than 90%, has nothing to do with [the attacks on Christians],” Pizzaballa... Read more
American tourist desecrates statue of Christ in Catholic church in Jerusalem
The attack occurred at the Church of the Flagellation located on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, the route that Christ... 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
Holy Land Christians need more protection, Christian leaders in Jerusalem warn
Christian leaders in Jerusalem are seeking an “urgent dialogue” with local authorities to discuss further protections for Christians in the... Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Clericalism is 'very evident' in Holy Land
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has said that clericalism is “very evident” in the Holy Land. Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa makes solemn entry into the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa made a solemn entry into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Friday as the new Latin Patriarch... Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa entrusts new mission to prayer of contemplative orders
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa has entrusted his new mission as Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to the prayer of contemplative religious orders... Read more
Pope Francis bestows pallium on new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
Pope Francis on Wednesday bestowed the pallium on the newly appointed Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. Read more
Pope Francis names new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
Pope Francis named Italian Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa as the new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Saturday. Read more
‘The Holy Land changed my life:’ Archbishop Pizzaballa on 30 years in Jerusalem
Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa has concluded his four-year mandate as apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Read more
Jerusalem archbishop blesses city with True Cross relic
Unable to lead the traditional Palm Sunday procession through Jerusalem, Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa blessed the city with a relic of the... Read more
Good Friday Holy Land collection moved to September due to coronavirus
The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September this year because of the suspension of public Masses in... Read more
