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How can the Church promote peace in the Holy Land?
As conflict has erupted once again between Israelis and Palestinians in East Jerusalem, the Latin Patriarchal Vicar said that the... Read more
'We must never become accustomed' to the Holy Land occupation
The 50 year-long of occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza by Israel must be at the attention... Read more
Memory of Shimon Peres should inspire peace efforts, Pope says
Upon learning about the death of Shimon Peres Wednesday, Pope Francis sent a telegram offering his condolences and his appreciation... Read more
Pope Francis to Israeli president: 'the challenge is to unite'
Pope Francis held an audience with Israeli president Reuven Rivlin on Thursday, where they exchanged gifts and discussed efforts to... Read more
Patriarch welcomes court's 'courageous' decision to block Israeli wall through West Bank
Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem has praised an Israeli Supreme Court decision prohibiting the country's army from routing a security... 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
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
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
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
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
Catholics in Holy Land pray for peace, reconciliation
Under the back and forth of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets, concerned Catholic migrants from India are praying for peace... Read more
Vatican: prayer with Abbas, Peres opening 'road to peace'
The Vatican has released the details for Sunday’s prayer between Pope Francis and the Israeli and Palestinian presidents, stating that... Read more
Ambassador: diversity of papal delegation speaks of dialogue
In comments made to CNA, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See noted that the presence of both a rabbi... Read more
Israeli parliament lauds John XXIII as example of unity
In an unprecedented session held earlier this week, members of the Israeli parliament praised St John XXIII for his efforts... Read more
Pope's trip to Holy Land a historic milestone, ambassador says
During a press briefing on Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to the Holy Land, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See... Read more
Migrants in Holy Land look forward to papal visit
Migrant workers in the Holy Land are eagerly awaiting Pope Francis' pilgrimage to Palestine, Israel and Jordan next month, and... Read more
International bishops call Gaza Christians a 'people of hope'
A group of bishops from around the world who visited the Gaza Strip this month has praised the “courageous” Christian... Read more
Bishop Pates visits Holy Land in hopes of encouraging peace
The US bishops' representative for international justice and peace is traveling to Palestine and Israel to support peace efforts in... Read more
