“We had the first full night of sleep since the war started,” said Sami El-Yousef, CEO of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
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As ‘new nightmare’ unfolds between Israel and Iran, ‘never-ending tragedy’ in Gaza continues
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsJERUSALEM (OSV News) — As continued bombardment between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day, Catholic clergy in both countries called for peace and an end to further bloodshed in …
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Colorado faith leaders express sorrow over attack on rally for release of Hamas hostages
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsBOULDER, Colo. (OSV News) — As Boulder residents reeled from a violent attack on peaceful demonstrators June 1 who called for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, area faith …
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Situation in Gaza reaches ‘catastrophic levels,’ warns Catholic humanitarian organization
by Barb Frazeby Barb FrazeAbout 90% of Gaza’s population has been “displaced and living in overcrowded, unsafe conditions,” said CNEWA official.
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Gaza is in a state of ‘extreme poverty,’ but Christians still share what they have with others, says Holy Family parish pastor
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsGaza 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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(OSV News) — Catholic leaders in the Holy Land called on Christian pilgrims to return to the region following the implementation of the long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. A joint …
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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,” …
