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‘We are not alone, abandoned or afraid,’ says patriarch of Jerusalem
When Christians gathered in Jerusalem to remember Jesus’ entry into the city, it was one of a few joyful moments in the Holy Land, “crushed by so much hatred” in the months following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Source: OSV News.
Vatican’s Good Friday collection to aid humanitarian efforts in Gaza
This year, the Vatican’s annual Good Friday financial appeal for the Holy Land highlights the urgent humanitarian crisis facing the beleaguered population in Gaza and the Pope’s plea for peace. Source: CNA.
In the midst of war in Gaza, children receive First Holy Communion
In the midst of war and suffering, the Catholic faithful of Holy Family Parish in northern Gaza continue to walk in the light of faith, with eight children receiving their First Holy Communion on January 7. Source: CNA.
Holy Land churches ask communities to forgo public Christmas festivities
Public Christmas celebrations that are usually an integral part of Advent and Christmas in the Holy Land will be absent this year not only in Gaza, but in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Amman, as well. Source: National Catholic Register.
Caritas worker and family killed in Gaza air strike
Caritas Australia is mourning the loss of another colleague from the Caritas Network who was killed in a bombing in Gaza.
Caritas Australia to host virtual service for Gaza and Holy Land
Caritas Australia will host a virtual “service of solidarity” in recognition of the human suffering in the Holy Land in the wake of the war between Israel and Hamas.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem reconsecrates Holy Land to Our Lady, Queen of Palestine
On the feast day of Our Lady, Queen of Palestine and the Holy Land, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has reconsecrated the local Church and land to her. Source: National Catholic Register.
Archbishop Pizzaballa will be first resident cardinal in Jerusalem
Cardinal-designate Pierbattista Pizzaballa says his elevation to the rank of cardinal means the Mother Church of Jerusalem has acquired a voice in the life of the Church. Source: OSV News.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre revealing more of its secrets
Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the holiest places in the world for Christians and an important pilgrimage site since the fourth century, is revealing more of its secrets. Source: CNA.