Gaza Strip’s only Catholic parish marks Holy Week amid Israeli bombardment of the enclave.
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US bishop warns renewed war in the Gaza Strip augurs ‘dire consequences’ for the region
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsThe U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace chairman warns renewed war in the Gaza Strip will have “dire consequences” for the Holy Land.
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JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Tens of thousands of mourners Feb. 26 lined the streets as the funeral procession for Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, made its way …
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JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Starting at 4 p.m. on Jan. 19, crowds of Israelis arrived at what has become known as Hostages Square in the center of Tel Aviv to support …
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Gaza ceasefire an ‘encouraging sign of peace” for the Middle East, US bishop says
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The negotiations on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the first release of hostages to begin Jan. 19 are seen as an “encouraging sign of peace,” …
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(OSV News) — With northern Gaza Strip’s last major hospital lying in ruins following a raid by Israeli forces, the director of Caritas Jerusalem said that with limited medical resources …
