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Popemobile transformed into mobile clinic for Gaza children
A popemobile used by Pope Francis during his 2014 tour of the Holy Land has been transformed into a mobile health clinic for Gaza’s children, but Israeli authorities are yet to give permission for it to enter the war-ravaged strip. Source: ABC News.
US bishop ‘heartened’ by Trump plan to end Gaza war Â
A United States Maronite bishop says he is heartened by a United Nations move to approve President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip by installing international transitional governance and military forces there. Source: OSV News.
Mass celebrated at ancient Syrian shrine after 15-year silence
For the first time in over 15 years, the Maronite Church in Syria celebrated a solemn Mass at the ancient shrine of St Maron in the village of Brad, northwest of Aleppo. Source: CNA.
Pope meets Palestinian leader amid concerns over Gaza ceasefire
Amid continuing concern over the stability of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV yesterday met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Source: CNS.
Metro station dedicated to Virgin Mary opens in Tehran
A new underground metro station in Iran dedicated to the Virgin Mary offers an opportunity for daily commuters to reflect on God’s love for all, Cardinal Dominique Mathieu of Tehran-Isfahan said. Source: OSV News.
Caritas welcomes ICJ ruling on immediate aid to Gaza
Caritas Australia has welcomed the International Court of Justice ruling that humanitarian organisations must have urgent, unimpeded access to Gaza, describing the decision as a critical step toward saving lives and restoring dignity to communities devastated by conflict.
ADFÂ officer to join United States-led Gaza peace taskforce
Australia will send a Defence Force officer to a new United States-led coordination centre in Israel as part of an international push to manage humanitarian and security challenges in the region after years of devastating conflict. Source: ABC News.
Lebanese people ‘eagerly awaiting’ visit of Pope Leo
Lebanon eagerly awaits Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit, marking his first apostolic trip abroad, Catholic clergy organisers say. Source: OSV News.
Cardinal gives update on status of Christians in Gaza
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has given an update on the status of Christians in Gaza after the first phase of the historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas began this week. Source: CNA.