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.
Read MoreRachel 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.
Read MoreAuxiliary Bishop William Shomali of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, a Palestinian, says true peace will take at least a generation.
Read MoreCatholics in Gaza gives “a strong testimony of faith,” praying, helping each other and “keeping their hearts free from hatred.” priest says.
Read MoreCan the Just War theory of Catholic doctrine be applied to Israel’s war in Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilians have been killed?
Read MoreAn 18-year-old sends a wrenching letter from the church in Gaza City where 600 Christians are seeking shelter from bombardment.
Read MoreAs a gesture of respect for the suffering in Gaza, Christians in Jordan cancel Christmas celebrations this year.
Read MoreFollowing the Angelus on Aug. 5, Pope Francis says that wars in Ukraine and the Holy Land are destroying children’s futures in those regions.
Read MorePope Francis calls for a cease-fire in the Holy Land; his foreign minister speaks with Iran’s foreign minister about not escalating conflict.
Read MorePope Francis has called upon the global community to fast and pray for peace in the Middle East tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Read MoreDelegates 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.
Read MorePope 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.
Read MoreA Maryknoll sister who serves in Tanzania reflects on the Mass readings that challenge our preconceived ideas about the “other.”
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