CNEWA president Msgr. Peter I. Vaccari prayed for those killed by Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, launched in 2014 and accelerated by a 2022 full-scale invasion.
Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA)
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Lebanese Christians rejoice over new Christ statue brought by Italian soldiers
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakLebanese Christians in Debel are celebrating the gift of a new statue of Jesus on the cross after a recent act of desecration by two Israeli soldiers drew global outrage.
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Slain Lebanese priest hailed as a ‘martyr,’ commemorated by Pope Leo XIV
by Dale Gavlakby Dale Gavlak(OSV News) — Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest Father Pierre al-Rahi was commemorated by Pope Leo XIV ahead of the cleric’s funeral attended by scores of faithful as well as Catholic and …
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Catholic clergy are calling for prayer and peace following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran Feb. 28 that killed Iran’s supreme leader and prompted counterattacks.
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Amid a sea of destruction, bringing in the materials that the strip requires without limitations” is crucial, said Joseph Hazboun of CNEWAPontifical Mission.
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An independent United Nations inquiry commission has concluded Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, but a “serious weakness” in the U.N.’s Security Council could prevent taking action in accord with …
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‘We wanted to be a witness of hope to folks … but they also strengthen our hope. It was what the synod calls an exchange of gifts.”
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“The Gospel compels us to witness, to stand in solidarity with all those who suffer at the hands of terror, war and famine.”
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Catholic humanitarians are working to create jobs and livelihoods amid the shattered economy of the West Bank.
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(OSV News) — The head of a Catholic humanitarian agency in Lebanon told OSV News the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to be intact, as he and his team vow to assist …
