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Bishops concerned over Israeli demolitions in Lebanon
The Council of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops in Lebanon has expressed deep concern over reports that Israel was demolishing civilian and religious buildings in parts of southern Lebanon under its control. Source: NCR Online.
Humanitarian crisis in Lebanon deepens despite fragile ceasefire Â
A fragile ceasefire agreed to in mid‑April has brought only limited respite for civilians in Lebanon, where the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate following weeks of intense hostilities. Source: Caritas Australia.
Suspect arrested over assault of French nun in Jerusalem
Police in Israel announced the arrest of a man suspected in the assault of a French nun working in Jerusalem as a researcher. Source: OSV News.
Jerusalem is called to heal the world’s wounds: Latin Patriarch
How should Christians live in the midst of the conflict afflicting the Holy Land? That question is at the heart of a new pastoral letter from the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa. Source: Vatican News.
Latin Patriarchate denounces settler encroachments
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has raised concerns over recent Israeli settler encroachments on Church-owned land in the northern Jordan Valley of the occupied West Bank. Source: Vatican News.
Israeli military helps replace crucifix destroyed by soldier
Israel Defence Forces helped a Catholic village in southern Lebanon replace a crucifix that one of its soldiers destroyed with a sledgehammer and has punished two soldiers who took part in the desecration. Source: EWTN News.
Caritas a lifeline for civilians in south Lebanon
As Lebanon sits under a fragile ceasefire following weeks of intense missile fire and mass displacement, humanitarian organisations are racing to reach civilians trapped in areas of the country’s south. Source: Caritas Australia.
Israel launches investigation after soldier destroys statue
An Israeli soldier destroyed a statue of Christ’s crucifixion in a Catholic village in southern Lebanon, which prompted a criminal investigation by Israel and condemnations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Catholic leaders. Source: EWTN News.
Bishop Tarabay urges peace following deadly strikes on Lebanon
Maronite Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay has issued an urgent call for peace following a deadly escalation of violence in Lebanon, as hundreds were killed in a wave of airstrikes last week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.