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Middle East

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.

Charity Middle East

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.

Conflict Middle East

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.

Middle East

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.

Middle East

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.

Foreign Aid Middle East

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.

Middle East United Nations

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.

Bishops Middle East

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.

Immigration Middle East

Senator queries Government’s granting of visas to those fleeing war

A disparity between humanitarian visas offered to Ukrainians and Gazans fleeing war has been criticised, as an attempt to recognise a Palestinian state in federal Parliament failed. Source: Yahoo News.