Middle East A year after deadly earthquake, survivors in Turkey, Syria search for answers, seek help (OSV News) — Commemorating the first anniversary of the “Disaster of the Century” brought unrest and anger in Turkey, where over 50,000 people died... OSV NewsFebruary 8, 2024
Middle East CRS head, eyewitness to Gaza Strip horrors, urges cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war (OSV News) — As the Israel-Hamas war enters its fourth month, ending hostilities “all around” to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip has... Gina ChristianFebruary 2, 2024
Middle East Christians’ testimony in Gaza a ‘true miracle’ amid nonstop war, says Holy Land custos By Michael Kelly (OSV News) — In the shadow of darkness, eight children in Gaza City beamed with joy as they received their first... OSV NewsJanuary 16, 2024
Middle East Relocation of Palestinians cannot be a solution to Gaza crisis, US officials say (OSV News) — As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has insisted that Palestinians must not be pressured into leaving Gaza and must be... OSV NewsJanuary 10, 2024
Middle East ‘We have nothing except our church — faith is stronger than war,’ says Gaza Christian JERUSALEM (OSV News) — The world has become very small and dangerous for the 600 Palestinian Gaza Christians sheltering at the Holy Family Parish... Judith SudilovskyDecember 20, 2023
Middle East UPDATE: Pope condemns attack on Gaza parish where Israeli sniper killed 2 Christian women ROME (OSV News) – Following the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem’s denouncement of a series of attacks on Christians in Gaza by Israeli forces Dec.... Junno Arocho EstevesDecember 17, 2023