JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Amid mounting international concern, leaders across the globe condemned the July 17 attack on the Holy Family Parish in Gaza City, which left three dead and at …
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Israeli PM calls pope, who urged the leader to start negotiations, ceasefire
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telephoned Pope Leo XIV, who urged Israel’s leader to revive negotiations and enact a ceasefire.
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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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Pope calls for ceasefire, dialogue, peace after Catholic church hit in Gaza
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — After an early morning attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire, dialogue and peace in the region. …
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The parish priest of Gaza’s Christian community admitted his small flock is exhausted by war and a severe lack of food.
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Pope: Everyone should root out fake news fueling conflict, focus on real problems
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzPope Leo XIV called on everyone to root out false narratives being used to fuel today’s wars, conflict and violence.
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The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous wars, Pope Leo XIV said.
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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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Religious freedom, migration on agenda as Vance meets Cardinal Parolin
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Against the backdrop of deep differences with the Trump administration over migration and foreign aid as well as concerns for Ukraine and for Gaza, the Vatican …
