‘Violence Kills the Future’: Pope Francis Condemns Israeli-Palestinian Conflict After 2 Teens Die
The Holy Father has spoken out against violence in the Holy Land.
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Pope Francis Calls for Global Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
Pope Francis expressed happiness at the recent de-escalation in the region and the brokering of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Catholic Aid Group: Remember the Humanity on Both Sides of Israel-Gaza Conflict
Catholic Relief Services is helping people harmed in the last 11 days.
Local Christians Discuss Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: ‘It Is Deeply Sad’
While Holy Land Christians differ regarding which side is more to blame for the latest eruption of violence, they agree the actions of both sides are bringing misery to millions of civilians.
Gaza’s Only Catholic Priest Calls Israel-Gaza Violence ‘Extremely Serious’
The Gaza Strip is home to about 2 million people. There are about 1,000 Christians in the territory; most of these are Eastern Orthodox, and about 100 are Catholics.
Israel-Gaza Conflict: Patriarch Pizzaballa Urges Catholics to Pray for Peace and Justice
The 56-year-old Church leader issued a reflection on the causes of the current conflict, which has claimed more than 200 lives.
Pope Francis Speaks to Turkish President Erdogan About Palestinians, Meets Iran’s Foreign Minister
According to a statement from the Turkish president’s office, President Erdogan told Pope Francis “that Palestinians would continue to be subjected to massacre as long as the international community did not punish Israel, which is committing humanitarian crimes with sanctions.”
Pope Francis: Children’s Deaths in Israel-Gaza Conflict ‘Terrible and Unacceptable’
Pope Francis appealed for calm in the region, urging local leaders and the international community to help secure peace.
Jesuit’s Holy Land Superior on Latest Violence in Israel: ‘The Core of the Conflict Is Not Being Dealt With’
An interview with Father David Neuhaus
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem: Violence Requires ‘An Urgent Intervention’
The Patriarchs and Heads of Local Churches in Jerusalem issued a joint statement published May 10 calling on the international community to intervene to put an end to “provocative actions” and urging prayers for peace.
