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Caritas welcomes Government’s announcement of $15m in aid for Gaza
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of an additional $15 million in funding to support those affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Gaza priest says Christians in territory will unite with Pope in prayer
As Christians prepare to join in prayer today for peace in the Holy Land, a parish priest in Gaza says his parishioners appreciate Pope Francis’ closeness and his frequent phone calls of support. Source: Vatican News.
Pope appeals for release of hostages and more humanitarian aid for Gaza
Pope Francis yesterday renewed his appeal to Hamas to release Israeli hostages and to Israel to let humanitarian aid reach Gaza, while inviting the faithful to join him in praying for peace on Friday. Source: Vatican News.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.