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Middle East Prayer

Cardinal Pizzaballa: It is time to stop this war

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has written a letter to his diocese, urging Christians to turn to God in the midst of the Holy Land war. Source: Aleteia.

Conflict Middle East

Gaza church destroyed in airstrike, 17 killed

A Caritas staff member and her family were among at least 17 people killed in an airstrike on a church compound in Gaza on Thursday night. Source: The Tablet.

Foreign Aid Middle East

Caritas Australia launches appeal to support displaced families in Gaza

Caritas Australia has launched an appeal to support displaced families in Gaza as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues.

Middle East Prayer

Patriarch offers himself as exchange for hostages held by Hamas

The Latin Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem, who has called for today to be a global day of fasting and prayer for peace in the Holy Land, has offered to be exchanged for children being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. Source: CNA.

Middle East Pope Francis

Pope urges Israelis and Palestinians to stop spilling “innocent blood”

Pope Francis has renewed his urgent appeal to Israeli and Palestinian fighters to stop perpetrating violence and spilling “innocent blood”. Source: Vatican News.

Middle East Prayer Synod

Synod members from around the world unite to pray for peace

Synod participants who have known war and conflict firsthand led the assembly of the Synod of Bishops yesterday by praying for peace between Israel and Palestine, throughout the Middle East and across the globe. Source: CNS.

Ecumenism Europe Middle East

Türkiye’s first new church in 100 years opens its doors

The Syriac Orthodox Church has opened the first Christian place of worship to be built in the 100-year history of the Republic of Türkiye. Source: Vatican News.

Middle East Pope Francis

Pope condemns Hamas terrorism, expresses concern for Gaza civilians

Pope Francis yesterday condemned Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel and pleaded with the militants to free their hostages unharmed, but he also expressed concern about Israel’s tightening siege on Gaza and its impact on innocent civilians. Source: OSV News.

Middle East Religious Orders

Catholic Religious Australia condemns attacks by Hamas militants 

Catholic Religious Australia has strongly condemned the attacks by Hamas militants against Israeli civilians and called for the safe and immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.