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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.

Middle East Natural disasters

Taliban confirms death toll in Afghanistan earthquake nearing 3000

The death toll in one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike Afghanistan in two decades is approaching 3000, Taliban officials confirmed. Source: NCR Online. 

Middle East Vatican

Gaza conflict casts shadow over Vatican Holocaust conference

The conflict in Gaza cast a shadow over a major conference on the Vatican and the Holocaust on Monday, with one participant calling the recent carnage the worst slaughter of civilian Jews in one day since the Holocaust. Source: Yahoo News.

Conflict Middle East Pope Francis

Pope and Jerusalem patriarch call for end to violence in Israel and Palestine

Pope Francis and the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem have responded to the sudden outbreak of conflict in Israel and Palestine over the weekend. Source: CNA.

Middle East Religious Freedom

Cardinal Sako seeks Vatican support to regain authority in Iraq

Iraq’s Chaldean Catholic Cardinal Louis Sako said he would like more Vatican support as he tries to regain formal recognition as the Chaldean patriarch in the country. Source: NCR Online.