JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa entered the Gaza Strip together with Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, offering his support, closeness and prayers …
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Two people were confirmed dead and several were injured, including a parish pastor, following what initial reports say was a mid-morning Israeli tank attack on the Holy Family Parish Church …
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During a solidarity visit to the West Bank village of Taybeh on July 14, church leaders called on Israeli authorities to hold extremist settlers accountable for escalating attacks.
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“The internationality, the encounters and the dialogue with people of other religions and cultures have profoundly changed me.”
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“We are living under the fire, barbarism and brutality of the settlers … and under the direct protection of the Israeli occupation army.”
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One of the biggest personal losses for her was not being able to continue with the women peacemakers course, which sorely needs to be studied at the moment.
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While the church will not be involved in political discussions, it “can’t be silent” and needs to speak out and advocate for peace, said Cardinal Pizzaballa.
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“There is an urgency in the need to help children in Gaza. There has been a full blockage of aid since March 2,” secretary general of Caritas Sweden said.
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Two religious communities near Jerusalem have launched fundraising efforts to repair their properties damaged by wildfires.
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“It is a moment during which we need to be united in prayer,” said Cardinal Pizzaballa. “Your prayers, all together, will bring the right choices for the good of the …
