(OSV News) — As the Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah amid the Israel-Hamas war and rising antisemitism around the world, two New York prelates have released a message of support. …
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Since Oct. 7 attacks and start of war, pope calls Gaza every day, lifting up suffering community
by Dale Gavlakby Dale Gavlak(OSV News) — Since Hamas’ attack on Israel Oct. 7, 2023, and the immediate start of the Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis has provided daily spiritual solace to Gaza Strip’s only …
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Cardinal urges day of prayer, penance on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack, start of Israel-Hamas war
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsJERUSALEM (OSV News) — Oct. 7 will mark a year since the brutal Hamas attack on Israeli communities and the no less brutal Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip that …
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(OSV News) — Hezbollah’s central headquarters in Beirut’s southern suburbs were struck multiple times Sept. 27 by Israeli missiles, shaking the Lebanese capital. The next day Iran-backed Hezbollah confirmed the …
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(OSV News) — Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon meant to target Hezbollah militants have led to over 550 deaths, including 50 children and 94 women, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. Christian …
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Lebanese cardinal condemns pager attacks as second wave terrorizes the country
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakAMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) — Catholic church leaders in the Middle East condemned a second wave of explosions of hand-held devices across Lebanon and in the capital, Beirut, apparently targeting …
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Israel plunges into massive protests as Israeli-American, 5 other hostages found dead in Gaza tunnel
JERUSALEM (OSV News) — In what was a devastating Sunday morning for hostage families, Israel said Sept. 1 that it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including …
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(OSV News) — As the Israel-Hamas war edges toward the one-year mark, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem is calling on the faithful to pray for peace while observing the Assumption …
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Washington Roundup: Cheatle resigns; Netanyahu’s speech; Harris-Trump narrows; Nuns on the Bus tour
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Congressional lawmakers held hearings to investigate the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which is currently under investigation by law …
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Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemns Israeli army attack on Catholic school
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (OSV News) — The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem issued a strong condemnation after the Israeli military targeted a Catholic school in Gaza that killed four people, …
