(OSV News) – The situation in the Gaza Strip is “extremely catastrophic”, and people are dying not only from violence, but…
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Israel agrees to hostage deal with Hamas; church leaders hope it will lead to end of war
JERUSALEM (OSV News) — The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, expressed his happiness at the late-night hostage-exchange agreement reached…
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Anglican-Catholic Bishops call for immediate ceasefire in Holy Land
The Anglican and Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand, meeting together in Wellington this week, jointly express their horror at…
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Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for…
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Pope condemns terrorism, but expresses concern for Gaza civilians
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis condemned Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel and pleaded with the militants to free their…
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