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In an interview with Vatican News, Alistair Dutton calls for an immediate end to "the bombardment and the atrocities" in the Gaza Strip and pushes for access to much-needed aid for the two million people facing acute hunger....
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Abraham bargained with his Lord, pleading that Sodom be saved if there be but 50 just men in the town. He talks the Lord down to 10 just men. The Lord promises: ‘I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.’ We too can plead with the...
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Caritas Australia mourns a devastating attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, which claimed three lives.
The attack on the church, where displaced civilians were seeking shelter, also injured nine people, with three in critical and serious conditions....
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As violence escalates across the Middle East, Caritas Jerusalem remains unwavering in its mission to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to the region’s most vulnerable, despite mounting risks and operational challenges....
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How is it possible that so much of the world is silent: silent with the full knowledge of genocide being inflicted upon children, pregnant women with their unborn babies, the elderly, and countless innocent people in Israeli-occupied Gaza?...
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The Australian Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service suggest three positive steps in building an ‘architecture of peace’: genuine dialogue, truth-telling and education....
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On World Communications Day, journalist Miral Atik reflects on Pope Francis' Message for the 59th World Day of Social Communications....
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The Word of God focuses on the mission of the Church as the expression of the living power of the risen Jesus. The Ascension marks a watershed moment for his disciples. There is no idle looking up at the sky as he is withdrawn from them. Rather, as the...
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In today’s gospel, Jesus says: ‘Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I give you, a peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.’ Scripture scholar Frank Moloney tells us: ‘Jesus’ gift of peace is “from...