Gaza

Palestinian bishop warns of rising attacks on Christians in the West Bank

Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem has warned that “the aggressions against Christians in the West Bank are multiplying”
Niwa Limbu

Spain tops list for adults leaving childhood religion; UK not far behind, US more robust

it is estimated that around 20 per cent or more of adults in countries across east asia, europe and the americas have left the religion of t...
johnlavenburg

“Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?” (Luke 13:7)

in sunday’s gospel, jesus tells a parable about a fig tree in a vineyard. it is striking that the owner has planted it among his vines, and ...
Fr David Howell

Pope calls Gaza parish priest from hospital in day of stability

rome – pope francis wednesday today had a good day, the vatican has reported, which included calling the catholic parish in gaza and steppin...
Elise Allen

Pope calls Gaza parish priest daily from hospital bed

rome – despite his ongoing hospitalisation for treatment of what the vatican has said is a polymicrobial respiratory infection, pope francis...
Elise Allen

Pope stable after second night in hospital with bronchitis

rome – after being admitted to rome’s gemelli hospital friday for treatment of persistent bronchitis, pope francis remains in stable conditi...
Elise Allen

Jesus's Presentation in the Temple transformed the ancient rites into a new covenant

o gates, lift high your heads; grow higher, ancient doors. (ps 24: 7 ) the jews presented their first-born in the temple forty days after bi...
Fr David Howell

Top Vatican diplomat holds meetings in Middle East and seeks to mediate peace

rome – vatican secretary of state italian cardinal pietro parolin on monday held a meeting with papal representatives throughout the middle ...
Elise Allen

Welcome to 2025: keeping New Year's Day with Mary, the Mother of God

the lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. so shall they...
Fr David Howell

'Blessed are you among women'

"he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the lord" (micah 5:4) micah’s prophecy of jesus in sunday’s first reading looks fo...
Fr David Howell