Cardinal Pizzaballa’s Meteoric Rise to ‘Papabile’
ANALYSIS: As the Holy Land again descends into violent conflict, the peacemaking Latin patriarch of Jerusalem has emerged as a respected leader of the local Church in the Middle East.
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Cardinal Filoni Warns That Christians in the Holy Land are Feeling the Dearth of Pilgrims
In a YouTube Italian video posted by Vatican News, the Cardinal said that “the lack of pilgrims has been weighing very heavily on them [Christians].”
The Holy Land and Christmas
EDITORIAL: For the Prince of Peace, no human turmoil can ever be too great to transcend.
‘It Is Truly a Tough Time’: Holy Land Christians Endure Hardships This Christmas
For the Christians of Gaza, Christmas will be very, very quiet, but more meaningful than ever...
MAP: Are Holy Land Pilgrimage Sites Threatened by the Israel-Hamas War?
The threat facing holy sites in the region is more intangible — a lack of financial support from international pilgrims.
Middle East Scholar: ‘Christians Living in Gaza Find Themselves Caught in the Middle of a War That Is Not of Their Choice’
The Register interviews Samuel Tadros, a Coptic Christian, of the Hudson Institute’s Center for Religious Freedom.
Catholics Around the World Join in Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
Pope Francis has called for another day of prayer and fasting next week for peace in the Israel-Hamas war.
Escaping Violence in the Holy Land: US Pilgrims Count Their Blessings, Pray For Peace
Pope Francis at the end of his general audience on Wednesday morning announced another worldwide day of prayer and fasting for an end to the Israel-Hamas war, on Oct. 27.
Digging Up the Past Is a Source of Conflict, and Possible Connection, in Tension-Ridden Holy Land
Archaeological endeavors can be flashpoints in the deeply conflicted Holy Land, but some are hopeful that uncovering shared history can contribute to peace.
This Holy Week, Remember the Christians in the Holy Land
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri fears a mass exodus of Christians from the region, which has been home to the faithful for thousands of years.
