Gaza

Jerusalem patriarchs make pastoral visit to Gaza

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III visited Gaza on Friday, meeting clergy, Religious and local Christian families amid the continuing humanitarian crisis
The Catholic Herald

Benedictine abbot warns of Christian collapse in the Holy Land

A leading Catholic abbot in Jerusalem has said the survival of indigenous Christianity in the Holy Land is under growing threat from war, instability and rising hostility
Thomas Colsy

Fresh outrage after image appears to show soldier desecrating Marian statue

A new image appearing to show an Israeli soldier mocking a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon has deepened anger in a Christian village already shaken by an earlier act of desecration
The Catholic Herald

Nun assaulted in Jerusalem as concern grows over attacks on Christians

A French nun was assaulted near the Cenacle in Jerusalem’s Old City, in an incident that has renewed concern over violence against Christians in the city
Thomas Colsy

Jerusalem Patriarchate lodges complaint over alleged encroachments on Church land

Church officials in Jerusalem say legal action is under way after alleged settler activity on Patriarchate land in the Tubas Governorate
Thomas Colsy

Cardinal Pizzaballa says Jerusalem must answer war with healing

In a new pastoral letter, Cardinal Pizzaballa reflects on the Church’s vocation in the Holy Land amid war, mistrust and the collapse of shared life
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo XIV renews call for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East

Speaking in Kilamba, Pope Leo XIV urged political leaders to seek negotiation rather than escalation amid worsening conflict on several fronts
The Catholic Herald

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