Jerusalem Cardinal Visits Catholic Parish in Gaza
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa travels to Gaza for the first time since the conflict broke out last October.
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Caritas Baby Hospital Offers Hope in the Holy Land
A hospital run by Caritas in Bethlehem tends to 50,000 children a year as the only pediatric hospital functioning in the West Bank.
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Mother of Israeli Hostage Still Has Faith in Humanity
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of 23-year-old Hersh who was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, shares the faith in humanity that is carrying her family through the ordeal.
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Christian Witness in Gaza a ‘Miracle’ amid War, Custos Says
Catholics in Gaza gives “a strong testimony of faith,” praying, helping each other and “keeping their hearts free from hatred.” priest says.
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Morality of Israel’s War on Hamas Is Questioned as Gaza Death Toll Soars
Can the Just War theory of Catholic doctrine be applied to Israel’s war in Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilians have been killed?
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Pope Calls for Cease-Fire in Holy Land
Pope Francis calls for a cease-fire in the Holy Land; his foreign minister speaks with Iran’s foreign minister about not escalating conflict.
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Hundreds Killed in Gaza Hospital Air Strike
The rocket attack at a Gaza hospital caused the deaths of hundreds of civilians, some who were seeking shelter.
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Pope Francis Issues Urgent Call for Prayer, Fasting for Peace
Pope Francis has called upon the global community to fast and pray for peace in the Middle East tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 17.
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Pope Calls for Hostages’ Release, Voices Concern for Gaza Civilians
Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the terrorist acts of Hamas and called for the release of Israeli hostages, while at the same time stating concern for the residents of Gaza.
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Pope Appeals for Peace in Gaza and Israel, Says Death of Children ‘Unacceptable’
Pope Francis calls for a cease-fire and prayers so that “Israelis and Palestinians may find...
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