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Pope writes to Gaza priest after strike kills five
The pastor of Gaza’s only Catholic parish has revealed that Pope Leo XIV sent a personal condolence message following an Israeli missile strike that killed five people, including a Christian mother and daughter. Source: Catholic Review.
Caritas calls for action as Middle East humanitarian crisis deepens
Caritas Australia has joined Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Middle East and North Africa in calling for urgent international action to protect civilians, secure humanitarian access and prevent further suffering across the Middle East.
Two-state solution is only path to a just peace: Parolin
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has reiterated the Holy See’s support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East. Source: NCR Online.
Korean bishops oppose troop deployment to Strait of Hormuz
South Korea’s Catholic bishops have opposed a reported government plan to deploy troops and military assets to the Strait of Hormuz. Source: UCA News.
‘You are not alone’, Pope tells Middle East bishops
Pope Leo XIV has praised the “precious presence” of the small Christian communities who “make Christ present” in the Middle East. Source: OSV News.
Latin Patriarch says West Bank a ‘lawless land’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa says the West Bank has now become “a lawless land” and tensions between settlers and the Palestinian population are continually rising. Source: Vatican News.
Caritas providing critical support as Gaza situation worsens
As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, Caritas Jerusalem staff are providing critical healthcare, mental health support and humanitarian assistance to people facing displacement, disease, injury and severe shortages of basic services. Source: Caritas Australia.
Cardinal calls for protection of Christian village in West Bank
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa expressed his solidarity with the people of Taybeh during a visit to the last remaining Christian village in the West Bank on Saturday Source: Vatican News.
Pope appeals for end to violence against Palestinian Christians
Pope Leo XIV yesterday appealed for an end to violence against Palestinian Christians and called on the international community to increase diplomatic and mediation efforts. Source: Crux Now.