Pope Francis Meets Palestinian Leader Abbas Amid Gaza Crisis
The meeting marked Abbas’ first visit to the Vatican since 2021.
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Pope Francis Urges Release of Hamas Hostages, End of Conflict in Israel and Palestine
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!’
Columbia in Chaos: Catholic Chaplain Offers Path Through Campus Tensions
Advises Prayer and Charity to Counter Anti-Israel Encampment and Aggression
IDF Denies Responsibility for Killing of Palestinian Christians at Gaza Church
The IDF’s statement comes after Pope Francis issued a sharp condemnation of the alleged attack following his Sunday Angelus on Dec. 17.
Cardinal Zuppi Calls Hamas ‘the Worst Enemy of the Palestinian People’
Cardinal Zuppi also recalled that the Pope has asked for another day of prayer and fasting for peace on Oct. 27.
Local Christians Discuss Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: ‘It Is Deeply Sad’
While Holy Land Christians differ regarding which side is more to blame for the latest eruption of violence, they agree the actions of both sides are bringing misery to millions of civilians.
Bishops Reiterate Need for Direct Israel-Palestine Negotiations if There is to be Peace
The United States moved its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem in 2017.
Trump Administration’s Cuts to Palestinian Aid May Strain Catholic Organizations
The U.S. announced it would withhold $100 million in relief from the U.N. Relief Works Agency, arguing that other countries must share more of the costs of providing assistance.
Christians in Palestine: Life Defined by Borders, Walls and Expropriation
NEWS ANALYSIS: As the Church prays for ‘occupiers and our oppressors,’ does the U.S. have the key?
Pope Prays for Peace in the Holy Land Amid Escalating Violence
The Holy Father asked Christians to pray that all sides in Israel and Palestine have the ‘strength of spirit’ to resist the temptation to hatred and revenge.
