NEW YORK – After an attack on Israel by Hamas and subsequent retaliation by Israel has left more than more than 1,300 people dead and thousands more injured, the U.S. bishops’ conference has called for a cessation of violence from all sides, and for Catholics in the U.S. to pray for peace.
“May all who love the Holy Land seek to bring about among all the parties engaged in the fighting a cessation of violence, respect for civilian populations and the release of hostages,” said Bishop David Malloy of Rockford, chair of the USCCB International Peace and Justice Committee chairman.
