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Patriarch asks Christians to stay in the Holy Land despite difficulties
With the Gaza war nearing its one-year mark, Jerusalem’s Latin patriarch has urged Christians to stay, and has asked for prayers amid what he has called an “objectively intolerable” situation. Source: Crux.
Chaldean bishops call for two-state solution in Holy Land
Wrapping up their annual Synod in Baghdad, the Chaldean bishops of Iraq expressed their deep concern over the impact of the war in Gaza on the entire region, and reaffirmed a two-state solution as the only way for a lasting peace. Source: Vatican News.
Caritas workers in Gaza forced to evacuate after missile strikes
Safety concerns over nearby missile strikes forced Caritas Jerusalem staff to evacuate two medical points in southern Gaza on the weekend. Source: Caritas Australia.
At least four killed in raid on Catholic school in Gaza
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has strongly condemned a raid launched by Israeli forces against its Holy Family School in Gaza City on Sunday morning which reportedly killed at least four people. Source: Vatican News.
Israel and Catholic leaders clash over ‘just war’ in Gaza
In the latest sign of tension between Israel and Catholic leaders over the Gaza conflict, the Israeli embassy to the Holy See has blasted a statement from Church leaders in the Holy Land denying that Israel’s offensive can be described as a “just war”. Source: Crux.
Families’ faith blossoms again on Nineveh Plains
Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil in Iraq says about 9,000 Christian families have returned to their homes on the Nineveh Plains after fleeing a decade ago, when ISIS took the region. Source: Crux.
Caritas welcomes $10m government aid package for Gaza
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s $10 million aid package to support the World Food Programme in Gaza, announced yesterday.
Security Council backs Gaza ceasefire deal as Pope pushes peace efforts
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a United States-drafted resolution backing a proposal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as Pope Francis encouraged peace efforts. Source: SBS News and Vatican News.
Holy Land pilgrimage a chance for ‘prayer, engagement and learning’
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has made a secret trip to Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Lebanon on a “pilgrimage of solidarity”. Source: Melbourne Catholic.