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Middle East Vatican

Vatican Secretary of State says war on Iran not a just war 

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, said yesterday that the US-Israel war on Iran does not meet the Catholic Church’s criteria for a just war. Source: EWTN News.

Charity Middle East

Humanitarian situation in Lebanon deteriorating rapidly

Caritas Australia reports the humanitarian situation in Lebanon continues to deteriorate rapidly, with mass displacement, mounting civilian casualties, and growing constraints on humanitarian access following renewed escalation earlier this month.

Middle East Vatican

Vatican secretary of state calls for end to Iran war

Cardinal Pietro Parolin has urged an immediate halt to escalating conflict involving Iran, warning that the risk of a broader war in the Middle East is imminent and calling on world leaders to pursue dialogue and diplomacy instead of military action. Source: EWTN News.

Middle East War

Using God’s name to justify war a grave sin: Cardinal Pizzaballa

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa says the use of God’s name to justify war is a grave sin, stressing that God is present with those who suffer and die in conflict, not with those who exploit religion for political ends. Source: OSV News.

Middle East

Pope, Palestine president discuss Middle East

Pope Leo XIV and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke over the phone on Monday to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, with the Pope reiterating the need for peaceful dialogue amid escalating conflict. Source: Crux.

Middle East Religious

Catholic Religious join calls for immediate ceasefire in Middle East 

In light of escalating conflict in the Middle East, Catholic Religious Australia has repeated the plea of Pope Leo XIV, and of all women and men of good will, for an immediate ceasefire and a renewed commitment to dialogue.

Middle East Pope Leo XIV

Pope appeals for end to Middle East violence

Pope Leo XIV yesterday urged those responsible for the escalating war in the Middle East to declare a ceasefire and open paths of dialogue, warning that violence can never lead to justice or peace. Source: EWTN News.

Eastern Rite Middle East

Australian Maronites mourn priest killed in Lebanon 

Australian Maronites are mourning a priest killed in southern Lebanon on Monday after an Israeli tank fired on a residential home where he had rushed to assist wounded parishioners. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Charity Middle East

Caritas receiving increasingly grave reports from Middle East

Caritas Australia is receiving increasingly grave reports from partners across the Middle East as conflict intensifies in multiple countries, placing millions of civilians at risk.