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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.
ADF 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.
Pope sends antibiotics to Gaza for youngest victims of conflict
As humanitarian aid is finally granted access to the Gaza Strip, Pope Leo XIV has instructed the Office of Papal Charities to send medicines for the youngest victims of the two-year conflict. Source: Vatican News.
US and Arab countries commit to upholding Gaza ceasefire
The United States, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye have signed a “historic” declaration committing to upholding a ceasefire in Gaza, as the families of 24 deceased hostages still held by Hamas await news of their release. Source: ABC News.
Parish priest describes Gaza’s ‘tsunami’ of destruction
As a peace deal nears, Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza City’s Catholic parish, said the entire Gaza Strip has experienced a “tsunami” of destruction. Source: OSV News.
Holy Land Patriarch welcomes initial Gaza peace deal ‘with joy’
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem welcomed “with joy” the announcement of an initial agreement between Hamas and Israel, but also stressed the urgency for the “unconditional” entry of humanitarian relief and sufficient aid into Gaza. Source: OSV News.