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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
Israeli president condemns violence against Christians
Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the Stella Maris Monastery in Haifa following attacks by Jewish extremists against the site. Read more
Israeli extremists attempt to storm Catholic church and monastery
In an effort by the church to deter any future attacks, work began today to install an iron fence around... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem condemns Israeli military action
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa condemned the military operation and bemoaned the damage to the Roman Catholic parish in Jenin. Read more
Pope Francis prays for cease-fire between Israelis and Palestinians
The pope spoke hours after a truce between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants in Gaza went into... 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
Archaeologists uncover early Christian church with ornate mosaic in Jericho
A team of Israeli archaeologists has discovered a sixth-century Byzantine church with highly decorated mosaic floors. Read more
Excavation site of Pool of Siloam where Jesus cured a blind man to open to public
According to the Old Testament, the Pool of Siloam was built during the reign of King Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:20). Read more
Archaeologists prepare to open ‘tomb of Jesus’ midwife’ to public
Archaeologists have unearthed artifacts from an ancient Jewish burial cave that Christians associate with Salome, who was possibly a midwife... Read more
Young people 'key' to building understanding, Israeli ambassador to Poland says
The ambassador spoke to students and faculty at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland, June 21. 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
Yad Vashem: Vatican librarian Cardinal Tisserant made heroic efforts to save Jews
Cardinal Eugene Tisserant was a librarian who knew more than 10 languages, advised multiple popes, and held key Vatican positions. 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
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Remember the humanity on both sides of Israel-Gaza conflict, Catholic aid group insists
Catholics must be mindful of the humanity on both sides of conflict in Israel and Gaza, said a top official... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Iran’s foreign minister, speaks to Turkish president about Palestinians
Iran's foreign minister said that he and the pope “exchanged views” on Palestine, interfaith dialogue, and U.S. sanctions on Iran. Read more
Gethsemane church targeted in arson attack
The Catholic leaders of the Holy Land are demanding an investigation into an attempted arson attack at a basilica located... Read more
Christian advocacy group hails Israel-Emirates deal
An advocacy group for Christians and other religious minorities living in the Middle East has praised an agreement between Israel... Read more
Christians face the pandemic in Palestine
Facing the global coronavirus pandemic, Palestine has “the special and unique challenges of being under colonialism and a touristic country,”... Read more
Cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury oppose potential West Bank annexation
An English cardinal and the Archbishop of Canterbury have expressed their joint opposition to the potential annexation of West Bank... Read more
Vatican expresses concern over potential West Bank annexation
As Israel’s new government considers annexing parts of the West Bank, the Palestinian Liberation Organization’s chief negotiator appealed to the... Read more
