The humanitarian tragedy in the Gaza Strip and the need for urgent assistance were part of discussions between Pope Leo XVI and Mahmoud Abbas, president of Palestine and the Palestinian …
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Gaza pastor recalls ‘terrible’ church attack; Parolin decries ‘unbearable’ war
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsFather Gabriel Romanelli said Israel’s strike on his Holy Family Parish in Gaza City was “terrible” as Cardinal Parolin called Gaza’s situation “unbearable.”
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Pope condemns Israel’s attack on Gaza church, calls for end to ‘barbarity’
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “barbarity of war” and forced displacement of people have to end, and civilians and places of worship have to be protected, Pope Leo XIV implored. …
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Gaza parish attack, Marian devotion & vocations, St. Thomas More exhumation | Week in Review
by Megan Marleyby Megan MarleyCatholic Charities USA, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and others across the nation are offering material and spiritual aid to those …
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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.
