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Catholic bodies launch appeal for victims of bombings in Lebanon
Two Catholic bodies are urging Australians to express their solidarity with the people of Lebanon. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Chaldean archbishop hopes election of Trump will bring peace to Middle East
As a leading voice for Middle Eastern Christians, Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda, head of the Chaldean Eparchy of Erbil, has expressed hope that the election of a new US president would positively impact the efforts for peace in the region. Source: CNA.
Caritas doctors injured in bombing on Gaza refugee camp
In Gaza, Caritas Jerusalem has reported two of its team members were injured during intense shelling in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp on Friday.
Caritas Lebanon delivers 130,000 hot meals in four days
Caritas Australia’s partners in Lebanon have given an update on the charity’s assistance in the beleaguered country, with more than 130,000 hot meals delivered in four days to people in need.
Charity launches emergency campaign to help Church in Lebanon
Pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need has announced an international emergency campaign to raise at least 1 million Euro ($1.6 million) to assist the Church in Lebanon, as it strives to cope with the tremendous challenges caused by Israeli airstrikes and ground assault.
Pope marks anniversary of outbreak of Israel-Hamas war
On the one-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with all those suffering because of conflicts throughout the Middle East. Source: CNS.
Francis calls for a global day of prayer, fasting on October 7
Pope Francis has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on October 7 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel amid escalating violence in the region. Source: National Catholic Register.
Bishop Tarabay calls for prayers for peace in Lebanon
Maronite Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay has called on all faithful to pray for peace, as Israel began a “targeted ground operation” in southern Lebanon yesterday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Caritas mobilises to provide emergency relief in Lebanon
Caritas Australia partners are responding to the intensified crisis in Lebanon, as Caritas Internationalis expressed “grave concern” at the “significant loss of life and injury, particularly among civilians”.