Mother of Israeli Hostage Still Has Faith in Humanity
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of 23-year-old Hersh who was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, shares the faith in humanity that is carrying her family through the ordeal.
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Tag: Gaza
Healing Will Take Generations, Says Palestinian Bishop
Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, a Palestinian, says true peace will take at least a generation.
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Christian Witness in Gaza a ‘Miracle’ amid War, Custos Says
Catholics in Gaza gives “a strong testimony of faith,” praying, helping each other and “keeping their hearts free from hatred.” priest says.
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Morality of Israel’s War on Hamas Is Questioned as Gaza Death Toll Soars
Can the Just War theory of Catholic doctrine be applied to Israel’s war in Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilians have been killed?
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Young Gaza Christian: ‘Faith Is Stronger than War’
An 18-year-old sends a wrenching letter from the church in Gaza City where 600 Christians are seeking shelter from bombardment.
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Jordan’s Christians Cancel Christmas Celebrations in Solidarity with Gaza
As a gesture of respect for the suffering in Gaza, Christians in Jordan cancel Christmas celebrations this year.
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Wars ‘Kill’ the Future of Children, Pope Says
Following the Angelus on Aug. 5, Pope Francis says that wars in Ukraine and the Holy Land are destroying children’s futures in those regions.
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Pope Calls for Cease-Fire in Holy Land
Pope Francis calls for a cease-fire in the Holy Land; his foreign minister speaks with Iran’s foreign minister about not escalating conflict.
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Pope Francis Issues Urgent Call for Prayer, Fasting for Peace
Pope Francis has called upon the global community to fast and pray for peace in the Middle East tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 17.
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Synod Members Unite in Praying for Peace
Delegates in Rome at the Synod on Synodality opened the session this morning with a prayer for peace led by Catholic leaders from countries in conflict, including Israel and Palestine.
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Pope Calls for Hostages’ Release, Voices Concern for Gaza Civilians
Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the terrorist acts of Hamas and called for the release of Israeli hostages, while at the same time stating concern for the residents of Gaza.
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The ‘Other:’ A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll sister who serves in Tanzania reflects on the Mass readings that challenge our preconceived ideas about the “other.”
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