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Joining his appeal for peace with the Pope’s, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, calls on the Christian community to “do everything possible to bring help” to those suffering in Gaza....
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Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in war-torn parts of the world, praying for people suffering because of war, especially in Gaza, Myanmar, and Ukraine....
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In his address, Leo pleaded for humanitarian aid to be allowed into the Gaza Strip and for the release of Israeli hostages. The new pope also praised the recent ceasefire reached by India and Pakistan following military action last week. ...
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Pope Francis requests that his popemobile be turned into a health clinic for the children of Gaza....
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As the war in Gaza resumes, Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land, describes the pain war has inflicted on children in the Holy Land and calls for renewed efforts to safeguard the rights of civilians, especially children....
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And somebody needs to warn Pope Francis that when Trump comes to visit, don't bring him to Castel Gandolfo or the president will want to turn it into lakeside condos....
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The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem also made clear a “call for the release of all captives from both sides so that they can be safely reunited with their families”. ...
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It’s been an excruciating week – seeing how Hamas has not been defeated despite the untold damage wreaked on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, hearing President Trump declare that he has a real estate solution for Gaza turning it into the Riviera of the Middle East, and watching our political...
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As news spread of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, reactions from religious leaders in the region expressed hopes for peace in the Holy Land, concern for the safety of hostages as well as the people of the Gaza Strip for the past 15 months....