Middle East

As the Israel-Hamas war nears its third year with no end in sight, a Lebanese bishop said that peace is possible only with the power of forgiveness. 

Christians in northern Iraq have marked a powerful milestone of faith and survival.

“The emotion I felt when I heard the sound revealing itself after 800 years of silence was like … opening the tomb of a pharaoh.”

“The Gospel compels us to witness, to stand in solidarity with all those who suffer at the hands of terror, war and famine.”

Pope Leo XIV expressed his sorrow following a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan’s eastern region, which killed hundreds and injured thousands.

Catholic humanitarians are working to create jobs and livelihoods amid the shattered economy of the West Bank.

Catholic leaders from multiple organizations are calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to attacks on Gaza, amid ongoing civilian casualties, famine and threats of forced population transfers.

Days after the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expressed hope that “hearts can change even in the Holy Land,” at least 20 people — including five journalists — have been reported …

Cardinal Aveline said the French bishops heard “sadness, a lot of desolation, a lot of worry, a lot of anguish” from people they met during their visit.

“The famine is great; children sometimes sleep without eating. What can we do? We just need to get by. It’s all in God’s will.”