Cardinal Pizzaballa underscored Pope Leo XIV’s appeals for peace and to stop the proliferation of weapons.
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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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For the Iraq’s Christian minority, long battered by violence and forced displacement, the arrival of Pope Francis in March 2021 marked a turning point.
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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 …
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BETHLEHEM, West Bank (OSV News) — The pews of the St. Catherine Church in Bethlehem were full and it was standing room only, as parishioners dressed in colorful Easter finery filled …
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Gaza is in a state of ‘extreme poverty,’ but Christians still share what they have with others, says Holy Family parish pastor
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsGaza Strip’s only Catholic parish marks Holy Week amid Israeli bombardment of the enclave.
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After US aid cuts, Middle East Caritas forced to reorganize but remains hopeful
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakAMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) — A prominent Catholic humanitarian agency in the Middle East has expressed concern over sudden cuts to U.S. financial assistance affecting its ministries aiding the displaced, …
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Even the gray skies that threatened rain didn’t dampen the spirit of the participants in the traditional Palm Sunday procession.
