Cardinal Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Urges Perseverance
As peace talks between Israel and Hamas begin, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa warns that the path will be long and full of challenges.
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US to Withdraw from UNESCO over Palestine and UN Development Goals
Decision based on disagreement with inclusion of Palestine and U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Experts warn of impact on multilateralism.
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Holy Spirit Can Help Christians Be ‘Artisans’ of Unity, Pope Says
Pope Francis says the Holy Spirit ensures “the unity of the Church” by showing that differences can remain as long as we are united in faith.
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On Assumption, Pope Entrusts War-Torn Countries to Mary’s Care
As the Vatican continues diplomatic efforts to foster peace between Ukraine and Russia, Pope Francis entrusts war torn countries to Mary.
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Caritas: Amid Devastation, Miracles Happen in Gaza
Relief among people sheltering in Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City as a missile fired by the Israeli army fails to detonate.
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Jerusalem Cardinal Visits Catholic Parish in Gaza
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa travels to Gaza for the first time since the conflict broke out last October.
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Pope Pleads for Military Restraint in the Middle East
Avoid a “spiral of violence” in the Middle East, urged Pope Francis after Iran’s launch of drones and missiles against Israel.
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Pope: Take Evil Seriously, Pray for Peace
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis offered a teaching on fortitude and resisting...
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Pope Praises Friendship of Grieving Israeli, Palestinian Fathers
Pope Francis sees the friendship between two fathers who lost children to violence in the Holy...
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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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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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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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