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‘It’s safe’: Cardinal invites Christians to make pilgrimage to Holy Land
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has invited Christians to return to the Holy Land on pilgrimage, saying their presence would make residents feel part of the universal Church. Source: Vatican News.
New Catholic church inaugurated on banks of Jordan River
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin told thousands of faithful that Pope Francis sent him to preside over the inauguration of a new Catholic church at the banks of the Jordan River as a sign of the Church’s closeness to all Christians in the Middle East. Source: OSV News.
Heads of churches in Holy Land call for peace in Christmas message
Leaders of Christian churches in the Holy Land have released a joint Christmas message declaring the joyful news of the Nativity and calling for an end to hostilities across the region. Source: CNA.
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem says two-state solution ‘unrealistic’
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has indicated that, for now, a two-state solution to end the war between Israel and Hamas in the Holy Land is “not realistic”. Source: CNA.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expresses dismay over ‘terrible war’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has addressed Christians in the Holy Land with a heartfelt message ahead of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15. Source: Vatican News.
Bethlehem University students facing ‘extraordinary’ difficulties
A Bethlehem University official has appealed for prayers and assistance, with the Israel-Hamas war causing “extraordinary” difficulties for its students. Source: Vatican News.
King of Jordan promises to protect Christian holy sites
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has offered assurance to Pope Francis that Christian and Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem will be protected amid the Israel-Hamas war. Source: OSV News.
Easter celebrations scaled down in Holy Land but hope survives
Good Friday’s Stations of the Cross walk to the Holy Sepulchre Church went off quietly and prayerfully, although missing pilgrims meant reduced numbers for all Easter ceremonies in Jerusalem. Source: The Tablet.
Pope writes letter to his ‘dear brothers and sisters’ in the Holy Land
Pope Francis yesterday issued a letter to the Christians of the Holy Land in preparation for Good Friday, expressing his solidarity with a community that continues to suffer amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Source: CNA.