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Pope calls for immediate end to ‘barbarity’ of war in Gaza
The “barbarity of war” and forced displacement of people have to end, and civilians and places of worship have to be protected, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Christians in Syria hit by new wave of sectarian violence
As alarming sectarian violence swept through Syria in the third week of July, Christian communities in the region experienced a new wave of persecution. Source: OSV News.
Three dead, nine injured after Israeli tank fires on Gaza church
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire and said he was “deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury” after a tank fired on the only Catholic church in Gaza yesterday, killing three people. Source: The Tablet.
‘Jesus wants his Church to remain in Syria’
Homs Archbishop Jacques Mourad has issued an urgent appeal for the future of the Christian presence in Syria amid a situation marked by violence, poverty, and the collapse of institutions. Source: CNA.
Gaza’s Christian community ‘exhausted’ by war and lack of food
The parish priest of Gaza’s small Christian community says his flock is exhausted by war and a severe lack of food. Source: Vatican News.
Caritas partners say Gaza a ‘living horror movie’
Caritas Australia has received distressing updates from partners working in Gaza, where the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate rapidly. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Violence against Eastern Christians growing with diabolical intensity: Pope
Violence against Christians in the East “seems to be raging … with a diabolical intensity previously unknown,” according to Pope Leo XIV. Source: Crux.
Funerals held for 25 Christians killed by suicide bomber in Syria
In a scene marked by deep sorrow and righteous anger, churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the suicide bombing that targeted St Elias Church in Damascus on Sunday. Source: CNA.
Trump says both Israel and Iran violated ceasefire agreement
Israel and Iran both violated a ceasefire agreement, United States President Donald Trump said yesterday, a significant setback to his attempt at ending the conflict. Source: OSV News.