
Father of Hostage Held by Hamas Calls for Urgent Action in EWTN Interview
Jonathan Dekel-Chen speaks to ‘EWTN News In Depth.’
Jonathan Dekel-Chen speaks to ‘EWTN News In Depth.’
COMMENTARY: To speak up and stand up for our Jewish friends is not a sentimental act, but in a real and true spiritual sense, an act of solidarity with our own fellow Christians.
Rome’s largest Marian basilica was packed for the Rosary prayer on Oct. 6 with bishops, cardinals, priests, religious sisters and laypeople.
To this day, every night, Bibosa prays the Rosary before bedtime.
While Christians have been emigrating from the Holy Land for decades in search of economic prosperity, security and religious freedom, the war has added a new sense of urgency.
EDITORIAL: One year later after Hamas’ attacked Israel, the goal of bringing peace, tolerance and coexistence to the Middle East has never seemed more distant. But it’s not impossible.
Cardinal Pizzaballa also reminded his audience in the missive that the Church celebrates the feast of Mary, Queen of the Rosary, on Oct. 7.
The Pope says he continues ‘to be close to all of the families of the hostages,’ as he recalled meeting Rachel, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose body was recovered last month. The Holy Father also spoke of who Christ is: ‘Everything changes if you have truly come to know Jesus!’
This is not the first time the Israeli embassy to the Holy See, led by outgoing ambassador Raphael Schutz, has criticized Catholic leaders’ statements on the war.
The unceasing bombardment of rockets and armed drones has affected all aspects of daily life in the region.
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